October Mist 1495 is a gray paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #B7B9A6, estimated 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.
Benjamin Moore · #B7B9A6 · 1495
October Mist
48%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Choosing Benjamin Moore October Mist
Identify October Mist by code 1495. When comparing alternatives, keep the sample size and finish the same so the color difference is easier to judge.
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- PPG Pine Crush #B7B8A5
- Sherwin-Williams Softened Green #BBBCA7
- Dunn-Edwards Antique Coin #B5B8A8
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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
HEX Code#B7B9A6
RGB183, 185, 166
Estimated LRV47.5
UndertoneNeutral
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Color Familygray
BrandBenjamin Moore
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Digital candidates from other paint brands, ranked by color similarity. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Pine Crush
PPG
#B7B8A5
Close digital match
Softened Green
Sherwin-Williams
#BBBCA7
Close digital match
Antique Coin
Dunn-Edwards
#B5B8A8
Close digital match
Vert de Terre
Farrow & Ball
#BABBA5
Close digital match
Light Patina
Valspar
#B8BBAC
Close digital match
Environmental
Behr
#B1B5A0
Close digital match
Fiorito
Vista Paint
#BFBFAE
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Foggy Gray
Dutch Boy
#AFB5A2
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Fiorito
Hirshfield's
#BFBFAF
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Colorhouse
#C5C2AF
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Loden Frost
Kilz
#BEC5B6
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RAL
#B8B799
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Colors That Work With October Mist
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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
Digital 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
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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. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match October Mist from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to October Mist are Pine Crush by PPG (a close digital match), Softened Green by Sherwin-Williams (a close digital match), Antique Coin by Dunn-Edwards (a close digital 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 estimated lightness value 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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