Mizzle (No.266)
A soft, misty sage green. Named for fine rain. Atmospheric and calming. More green than Ammonite, more gray than a true sage.
About Farrow & Ball Mizzle
Mizzle (No.266) is a green from Farrow & Ball's collection with an LRV of 40 and soft sage-gray undertones. A soft, misty sage green. Named for fine rain. Atmospheric and calming. More green than Ammonite, more gray than a true sage.
At an LRV of 40, Mizzle is a medium-depth color with real presence on the wall. It will add noticeable color and warmth to a room, creating a more cocooning, intimate atmosphere than lighter colors. It works beautifully in rooms with good natural light, and can be used on accent walls in rooms where a full application might feel too enclosed. Pair it with a bright white trim color (LRV 85+) for clean contrast.
Light Reflectance Value (LRV)
Mizzle has an LRV of 40, placing it in the medium range on the 0-to-100 scale. LRV measures the percentage of visible light a color reflects. A pure black has an LRV of 0 and a pure white has an LRV of 100. Understanding a color's LRV helps you predict how it will feel in your space: higher LRV means brighter and more spacious, lower LRV means cozier and more intimate.
Undertone Analysis
Mizzle has soft sage-gray undertones. Undertones are the subtle background colors that become visible in different lighting conditions. Even colors that look "neutral" in the store will reveal their undertones once they are on your walls and interacting with natural light, artificial light, and the colors around them.
A soft, misty sage green. Named for fine rain. Atmospheric and calming. More green than Ammonite, more gray than a true sage. Neutral undertones give you the most flexibility in decorating. This color should coordinate well with both warm elements (wood, brass, cream) and cool elements (chrome, marble, blue-gray), making it a versatile foundation for any design direction.
Lighting Behavior
In bright light, the sage quality is lovely. In dim rooms, it reads as a warm gray with green whispers. Atmospheric.
Every paint color looks different depending on the light source in your room. South-facing rooms get warm, direct sunlight that brings out yellow and warm undertones. North-facing rooms get cool, indirect light that emphasizes blue and gray undertones. East-facing rooms are bright and warm in the morning, cooler in the afternoon. West-facing rooms are the opposite: cool morning, warm afternoon. Incandescent and warm LED bulbs push colors warmer, while cool-white LEDs and fluorescent tubes push colors cooler. To avoid surprises, always test Mizzle with a physical sample on your actual wall, and observe it at different times of day before committing.
Best Rooms for Mizzle
Farrow & Ball recommends Mizzle for: bathroom, bedroom, kitchen, living room, hallway.
Closest Matches in Other Brands
Find the closest equivalent to Farrow & Ball Mizzle from other paint brands. Matches are calculated using Delta E (CIE2000), the industry standard for measuring perceptual color difference.
Sherwin Williams Matches
Comfort Gray is close in spirit.
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October Mist is lighter. Mizzle has more depth.
View all Benjamin Moore matches →Coordinating Colors
These colors pair beautifully with Mizzle for a cohesive palette. Use them for trim, accents, adjacent rooms, or furniture to create a well-designed space.
Frequently Asked Questions
The closest Sherwin Williams match for Farrow & Ball Mizzle is Comfort Gray (SW 6205) with a Delta E of 4.4, which rates as a "good match" match. Comfort Gray is close in spirit. A Delta E under 2 means most people cannot tell the colors apart, while 2 to 4 means the difference is subtle.
Mizzle has soft sage-gray undertones. A soft, misty sage green. Named for fine rain. Atmospheric and calming. More green than Ammonite, more gray than a true sage. Undertones become most visible when the color is on a large surface like a wall, and they shift depending on the light source in your room. Always test with a physical sample in your specific space to see how the undertones interact with your lighting, flooring, and furnishings.
Mizzle (No.266) has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 40, which puts it in the medium range. LRV measures the percentage of light a color reflects on a scale from 0 (pure black) to 100 (pure white). At 40, this is a medium-depth color that adds warmth and character while still reflecting a reasonable amount of light.
Mizzle leans neutral, with soft sage-gray undertones that do not strongly push warm or cool. This makes it one of the more versatile colors in its family, pairing well with both warm and cool accent colors and finishes. In bright light, the sage quality is lovely. In dim rooms, it reads as a warm gray with green whispers. Atmospheric.
Color data sourced from manufacturer specifications. Match calculations use Delta E (CIE2000) computed from Lab color space conversion. Last reviewed: March 22, 2026.