Mizzle vs Zircon
Where Mizzle belongs to Farrow & Ball's range, Zircon is a Sherwin-Williams color. These are both greys, so the question isn't which hue to choose — it's where within grey to land. Zircon (LRV 59) reflects noticeably more light than Mizzle (LRV 52), a difference of 7 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Mizzle runs warm while Zircon is decidedly neutral, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. The ΔE 7.2 gap is real but not dramatic — close enough to use together, distinct enough to matter as a choice. Below you'll find 3 real-room photo comparisons where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
Mizzle vs Zircon in Real Spaces
3 real rooms side by side. Mizzle and Zircon are close enough that the difference can be hard to judge from a chip alone — these photos show how each reads at scale, across different spaces and lighting conditions.
Living Room
In a living room, color works across both daylight and evening light — the same wall can read very differently at noon and at 8pm. The brightness difference is modest but present — Zircon gives the walls a little more lift.
Bedroom
The context that matters most in a bedroom is how a color reads under a bedside lamp at night, not under noon daylight. Zircon reads slightly lighter here — a subtle but real difference in how open the space feels.
Color Details
Mizzle vs Zircon Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Mizzle on one side and Zircon on the other.
Digital color is approximate. These simulations are generated from the manufacturer's hex values and overlaid on grayscale room photos — your screen's calibration, brightness, and viewing angle all affect how they render. Before committing to either color, test physical samples in your own space under the light you actually live with.
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