October Mist LK220 is a beige paint color from Kilz. It has a hex value of #DFD6C7, LRV 68 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Pillar Beige from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #DFD6C7 · LK220
October Mist
68%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
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 →
KilzOctober Mist
Nearly identical
PPGPillar Beige
Pillar Beige
PPG
Nearly identical
Earthling
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Coconut Milk
Valspar
Nearly identical
Sonoran Sands
Behr
Nearly identical
Kestrel White
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Travertine Trail
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Elmira White
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Dust Flats
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Fine Grain
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Skimming Stone
Farrow & Ball
Nearly identical
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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
#DFD6C7
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A8AD85
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 Kilz Colors
Other Kilz colors close to October Mist.
More beige colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the beige 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 Kilz has a neutral undertone and sits in the beige 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 Pillar Beige by PPG (a near-identical match), Earthling by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match), Natural Wicker by PPG (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 67.9, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-light color — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions.
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Why October Mist's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.