Lessons In Colour: Mizzle

Today, we’re strolling through the Farrow & Ball Hall of Fame to meet Mizzle. Flitting between green and grey, this elusive shade has a magical, changing quality. Although it’s inspired by wet weather, Mizzle never feels cold or uninviting.  

‘Mizzle, glorious Mizzle,’ says Joa Studholme, Farrow & Ball Colour Curator, ‘has this fantastic sort of uncertain feel about it, just like the ever-changing sky.

‘Mizzle definitely has a certain softness. It’s packed with green, so it never feels cold. In north facing rooms it will feel a little bit greener and in south facing rooms it becomes softer and bluer.’

Relaxed Scheme

‘One of the great things about Mizzle is that it is super relaxed. You literally walk into the room and your shoulders drop. If you have Mizzle on the walls, you might use Cromarty on the ceiling and Pigeon on the trim. They’re all one colour family.

Bright Scheme

For a soft yet characterful scheme, you could try Setting Plaster on the walls, grounded with Mizzle on the woodwork, and finished with the gentle warmth of School House White on the ceiling.

Bolder Scheme

‘For a more punchy scheme, you could perhaps use Mizzle on the walls with Hopper Head (one of our newer colours) on the trim, and Mizzle’s complementary white, School House White on the ceiling.’

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Greens glorious greens — we have a plethora to choose from. Whether you prefer soft and subtle Mizzle or bold and bright Beverly, browse our shades to find your favourite.