PAINT COLOR COMPARISON
Benjamin MooreOctober Mistvs Sherwin-WilliamsEvergreen Fog
Why this comparison. The 2022 Colors of the Year from Benjamin Moore and Sherwin-Williams, head to head.
October Mist and Evergreen Fog are very close (ΔE 2.18). The difference shows up most in side-by-side comparison and under specific light.
BENJAMIN MOORE · 1495
October Mist
#A8A893 · LRV 39
Undertone: yellow / warm
SHERWIN-WILLIAMS · SW 9130
Evergreen Fog
#A0A38E · LRV 30
Undertone: yellow / warm
The numbers
ΔE2000
2.18
close
Perceptual color distance — lower = more similar
LRV DELTA
9
October Mist is lighter
Light reflectance: how bright on a wall
UNDERTONE
Same
October Mist: yellow / warm
Evergreen Fog: yellow / warm
Evergreen Fog: yellow / warm
October Mist is slightly lighter (LRV 39 vs 30, 9-point delta).
Specs side by side
| Spec | October Mist | Evergreen Fog |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Benjamin Moore | Sherwin-Williams |
| SKU | 1495 | SW 9130 |
| Hex | #A8A893 | #A0A38E |
| RGB | 168, 168, 147 | 160, 163, 142 |
| LRV | 39 | 30 |
| Undertone | yellow / warm | yellow / warm |
| Family | Gray | Gray |
When to pick which
PICK OCTOBER MIST
Benjamin Moore October Mist
Best when you want the slightly lighter, airier read.
PICK EVERGREEN FOG
Sherwin-Williams Evergreen Fog
Best when you want a warmer wall feel — pairs well with brass, oak, and creams.
Kompozit alternatives
Closest hex in the Kompozit deck for each side, ranked by ΔE2000.
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