October Sky N440-4 is a green paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #86B7AC, estimated LRV 34 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Skydive from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Behr · #86B7AC · N440-4
October Sky
34%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
October Sky Technical Profile
HEX Code#86B7AC
RGB134, 183, 172
Estimated LRV34.0
UndertoneNeutral
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Color Familygreen
BrandBehr
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Compare alternatives to October Sky
Digital candidates from other paint brands, ranked by color similarity. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
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#7FB7AD
Close digital match
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#89BAB2
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#8BB6AE
Close digital match
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#75B9AE
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Colors That Work With October Sky
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
October Sky
#86B7AC
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#85A2AD
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for October Sky
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
October Sky Room Palettes
Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Warm & Inviting
Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable
Cool & Calm
Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful
Bold Contrast
Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking
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October Sky — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does October Sky have?
October Sky by Behr has a neutral undertone and sits in the green color family. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match October Sky from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to October Sky are Skydive by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match), Caribbean Green by PPG (a close digital match), Carnival Glass by Valspar (a close digital match) — the best options for getting October Sky's look from a brand your local store carries. Confirm with a physical sample, since sheen and lighting shift the final result.
What is the LRV of October Sky?
October Sky has a estimated lightness value of 34.0, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-depth color with real presence — strong on accent walls, libraries, and rooms with good natural light.
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