Tin Lizzie → Farrow & Ball
The closest Farrow & Ball matches for Sherwin Williams Tin Lizzie (SW 9163), ranked by perceptual color distance.
Finding a Farrow & Ball Equivalent for Tin Lizzie
If you love Sherwin Williams Tin Lizzie but need a Farrow & Ball alternative, you are not alone. This is one of the most common cross-brand paint matching searches, whether you are working with a painter who prefers Farrow & Ball, your local store does not carry Sherwin Williams, or you simply want to compare prices across brands before committing.
Tin Lizzie (SW 9163) is a medium green with soft green-gray undertones. A soft green-gray named for the Model T Ford. Vintage and understated. More green than Silverpointe, lighter than Comfort Gray. To find a good Farrow & Ball match, we need a color that captures not just the right depth (LRV 44) but also that specific undertone character. That is where Delta E color science comes in.
We calculated the perceptual color distance between Tin Lizzie and every Farrow & Ball color using the CIE2000 Delta E formula, which measures how different two colors look to the human eye. A Delta E under 2 means most people cannot tell the colors apart. Between 2 and 4, you might notice a difference in certain lighting. Above 5, the difference is clearly visible side by side.
The results are decent but not perfect. The closest Farrow & Ball option is Mizzle (No.266) with a Delta E of 2.6, which is a "good match" level match. Mizzle is the closest Farrow & Ball option at LRV 40. Very close match with F&B's signature chalky depth. You will want to test a sample before committing, as the difference may be noticeable in certain lighting.
Farrow & Ball Matches for Tin Lizzie
Mizzle is the closest Farrow & Ball option at LRV 40. Very close match with F&B's signature chalky depth.
| Tin Lizzie | Mizzle | |
|---|---|---|
| LRV | 44 | 40 |
| Hex | #BAC2BA | #B9BCB0 |
| Undertone | Soft Green-Gray | Soft Sage-Gray |
| Family | Green | Green |
Undertone Comparison
Tin Lizzie has soft green-gray undertones. A soft green-gray named for the Model T Ford. Vintage and understated. More green than Silverpointe, lighter than Comfort Gray.
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.
These two colors share the same undertone family, which is a good sign for a cross-brand swap. The undertone similarity means they will behave similarly as lighting changes throughout the day, and they should coordinate well with the same accent colors, trim, and furnishings.
How These Colors Behave in Different Lighting
Tin Lizzie in Your Room
The green is soft and vintage. In bright rooms, a gentle sage-gray. In dim rooms, a warm green-tinted gray.
Mizzle in Your Room
In bright light, the sage quality is lovely. In dim rooms, it reads as a warm gray with green whispers. Atmospheric.
LRV and Brightness
Tin Lizzie has an LRV of 44, while Mizzle has an LRV of 40. These two colors reflect a very similar amount of light, so you should not notice a significant difference in room brightness when switching between them. The room will feel approximately the same in terms of light and space, which makes this a smoother transition.
Best Rooms for Tin Lizzie
Sherwin Williams recommends Tin Lizzie for: bathroom, bedroom, kitchen, living room, nursery. With an LRV of 44, this is a medium color that is in the medium range, adding real depth and presence to a room. It works best in rooms with good natural light or as an accent wall color. In smaller or darker rooms, pair it with bright white trim to keep the space from feeling closed in.
Mizzle is recommended for: bathroom, bedroom, kitchen, living room, hallway. Both colors are recommended for similar applications, which confirms that this is a practical cross-brand match. You can use Mizzle in the same rooms you planned for Tin Lizzie.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The closest Farrow & Ball match for Tin Lizzie (SW 9163) is Mizzle (No.266) with a Delta E of 2.6, which rates as a "good match" match. Mizzle is the closest Farrow & Ball option at LRV 40. Very close match with F&B's signature chalky depth. Delta E measures perceptual color distance on a scale where under 2 means nearly identical, 2 to 4 means close with subtle differences, and over 5 means clearly noticeable.
No, they are not identical. Tin Lizzie is a Sherwin Williams color with soft green-gray undertones and an LRV of 44. Mizzle is a Farrow & Ball color with soft sage-gray undertones and an LRV of 40. With a Delta E of 2.6, the difference is subtle and mainly visible in direct side-by-side comparison. Paint formulations differ between brands, so even colors with similar values can look slightly different due to pigment concentration, binders, and finish.
With a Delta E of 2.6, these colors are close enough to use in separate rooms of the same house without a jarring difference. However, avoid painting them on adjacent walls in the same room, as even subtle differences become apparent at a hard edge where two paints meet. For the smoothest result, use one brand consistently within each connected space and reserve the other brand for rooms that are visually separated.
There are several practical reasons to look for a Farrow & Ball equivalent. Price differences between brands can be significant on large projects. Availability matters if your nearest paint store or home center specializes in Farrow & Ball. Some painters have strong preferences for one brand's formula based on coverage, dry time, or workability. And if you are touching up existing Farrow & Ball work, matching within the same brand gives you the best consistency for seamless results.
Match calculations use Delta E (CIE2000) computed from Lab color space conversion. Color data sourced from manufacturer specifications. Last reviewed: March 22, 2026.