S 1000-N vs Mizzle
Where S 1000-N belongs to NCS's range, Mizzle is a Farrow & Ball color. S 1000-N (LRV 74) reflects noticeably more light than Mizzle (LRV 52), a difference of 22 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. S 1000-N runs neutral while Mizzle is decidedly warm, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. With a ΔE of 13.0, the contrast is hard to miss. These aren't variations on a theme — they're two different answers to the same question.
S 1000-N vs Mizzle Color Comparison
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.
Color Details
S 1000-N vs Mizzle in Real Spaces
Seeing S 1000-N and Mizzle in actual rooms makes the difference concrete. Browse the spaces below to get a feel for how each color lives on a wall. Showing 2 room types where both colors have photos.
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 LRV gap is large enough that S 1000-N will make the room feel meaningfully brighter than Mizzle would.
Dining Room
A dining room lit by a dimmed pendant or candles is one of the most forgiving environments for paint — warm light softens almost everything. S 1000-N returns significantly more light to the room — in a smaller or darker space, that difference in perceived brightness is hard to miss.
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