Benjamin Moore October Mist1495 · #A8A893 · LRV 39

October Mist leans green with a warm, yellow base. With saturation near 11 percent, it is close to neutral, so the green shows as a soft wash rather than a saturated statement. The warm yellow underneath keeps it from turning cold or minty, giving it more of a dried-herb or sage character.

Where the undertone shows most is on large, uninterrupted walls and in strong daylight, when the green reads clearly. In small doses, dim light, or next to busier finishes, it can flatten toward a warm greige.

Test it against a true white card and against a plain warm beige. Beside crisp white the green becomes obvious; beside beige you will see the yellow warmth. Always sample it next to your trim and flooring, because nearby warm woods pull the yellow forward and cool grays push the green.

With a mid LRV of 39, October Mist reflects a moderate amount of light, so it holds its color in most rooms without washing out or going murky. Exposure still moves it noticeably.

In north-facing rooms, the cooler light mutes the warmth and can make the green look grayer and slightly flat, so it feels more like a soft gray-sage. South-facing rooms flood it with warm light that brings the yellow base forward and makes the green look richer and more alive. East light reads fresh and green in the morning, then settles; west light warms it up strongly in the late afternoon.

Bulbs matter as much as windows. Warm white bulbs around 2700K play up the yellow and make it cozy, while cooler 3500K to 4000K bulbs sharpen the green and can make it feel crisper. Sample on at least two walls and check it morning and night.

At an LRV of 39, October Mist is a versatile mid-tone that works as a full wall color without darkening a room. It is a strong choice for bedrooms, home offices, and living rooms where you want calm, nature-toned walls that still feel light enough to live in every day.

It is a favorite on cabinets and built-ins, where its sage character adds color without the risk of a loud green, and it pairs well with both brass and matte black hardware. On a kitchen island or a bank of lowers it grounds the space while keeping uppers or walls light.

Outside, it makes a soft, natural-looking body or shutter color, and it reads well as a front door against a white or pale house. Because it is mid-toned rather than pale, it works better as the color itself than as a near-white trim; keep trim in a cleaner white.

For trim, ceilings, and doors, White Dove OC-17 (LRV 85) is a soft warm white that frames October Mist without the hard contrast a stark white would create. If you want a slightly cleaner, brighter edge, Chantilly Lace OC-65 (LRV 92) gives crisp trim while still flattering the green.

For a second, lighter wall color in an open plan, Revere Pewter HC-172 (LRV 56) or Pale Oak OC-20 (LRV 67) are warm greige neutrals that share October Mist's warmth and let it act as the accent room.

For depth and contrast, Hale Navy HC-154 (LRV 6) makes a classic front door or cabinet accent, while Wrought Iron 2124-10 (LRV 6) gives a soft near-black for interior doors or an accent wall. Warm wood tones and unlacquered brass or aged bronze metals both sit comfortably alongside it.

Weekend Getaway 473 shares October Mist's LRV of 39 but its hex (#A5AA92) is a touch greener and cooler, so it reads slightly more like a clear sage and a little less warm. If your room already has plenty of warm wood and you want the green to stay honest, Weekend Getaway holds it; if you want more softness, October Mist wins.

Dried Basil 1510, also at LRV 39 (#AEA98F), pushes further toward warm beige, so it looks more like a green-tinted greige than a sage. Choose it in low or cool light where October Mist can go flat, since the extra warmth keeps it lively.

Evergreen Fog SW 9130 sits much darker at LRV 30. It is the moodier, more saturated cousin. Pick Evergreen Fog for a dramatic cabinet or feature wall, and October Mist when you want the same family but lighter and more everyday.