October Mist 1495 is a gray paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #B7B9A6, LRV 48 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Pine Crush from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #B7B9A6 · 1495
October Mist
48%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
More about October Mist
October Mist is Benjamin Moore's gently grayed sage — a 2022 Color of the Year that reads as a calm, dusty green at LRV 47. It's soft enough to use across a whole room yet has enough body to feel like a real color rather than a tinted neutral, which is the balance that made it a designer favorite for bedrooms and quiet living spaces.
It leans muted rather than vivid, so it plays well with creamy whites, warm wood, and other earthy tones. In cool light its gray side shows; in warm light the green warms up. Its near-identical Sherwin-Williams match is Softened Green.
October Mist Technical Profile
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October Mist in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to October Mist in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Benjamin MooreOctober Mist
Nearly identical
PPGPine Crush
Pine Crush
PPG
Nearly identical
Softened Green
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Antique Coin
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Vert de Terre
Farrow & Ball
Nearly identical
Light Patina
Valspar
Nearly identical
Environmental
Behr
Nearly identical
Fiorito
Vista Paint
Very similar
Foggy Gray
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Fiorito
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Nourish .02
Colorhouse
Very similar
Loden Frost
Kilz
Very similar
Pebble Grey
RAL
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With October Mist
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
October Mist
#B7B9A6
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#95AD85
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for October Mist
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
October Mist 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
Similar Benjamin Moore Colors
Other Benjamin Moore colors close to October Mist.
More gray colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
October Mist — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does October Mist have?
October Mist by Benjamin Moore has a neutral undertone and sits in the gray color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample October Mist in your own space before committing.
What colors match October Mist from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to October Mist are Pine Crush by PPG (a near-identical match), Softened Green by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Antique Coin by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting October Mist'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 Mist?
October Mist has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 47.5, 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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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why October Mist's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.