October Mist BM 1495

October Mist LRV and undertone

Benjamin Moore October Mist (1495) has an LRV of 46.54, placing it in the mid-tone range. Its color family is green, and its calculated undertone is green. Light reflectance value measures the proportion of visible light reflected by a painted surface, using a scale from 0 for black to 100 for white. An LRV of 46.54 indicates moderate reflectance, so this color has more depth than a light green but does not fall into the dark-color range.

October Mist may appear brighter in a well-lit room and deeper where natural light is limited. North-facing daylight often makes cool qualities more apparent, while southern daylight can increase the perceived brightness of a color. Green undertones may also look different beside warm wood, cool gray flooring, or white trim. Test a sample alongside the materials already in the room, and check it at different times of day before choosing a finish.

October Mist in other brands

The nearest listed alternative is Behr Urban Nature (S380-3), with an LRV of 51.0 and ΔE 2.3. This represents a close but visible difference when the colors are compared directly. Behr Jojoba (N390-3) has an LRV of 47.0 and ΔE 3.0, while Sherwin-Williams Clary Sage (SW 6178) has an LRV of 41.0 and ΔE 3.3. Both are also close matches, though neither is identical. ΔE describes the measured difference between colors: below 1 means near-identical, 1 to 2 means very close, 2 to 4 means close but visibly different, and above 4 means only similar.

Sherwin-Williams Oyster Bay (SW 6206) has an LRV of 44.0 and ΔE 4.0. Its reflectance is slightly lower, so it may look somewhat deeper under comparable lighting. Sample comparisons remain important because surface finish and surrounding colors influence perception.

Lighter and darker Benjamin Moore alternatives

Benjamin Moore Thunder (AF-685), with an LRV of 47.58, is slightly lighter by reflectance. Benjamin Moore Revere Pewter (HC-172) has an LRV of 55.05, making it a more noticeable step toward a lighter wall color. These options may suit rooms where a modest or more substantial increase in reflected light is desired.

For a darker alternative, Benjamin Moore Pashmina (AF-100) has an LRV of 44.2. It reflects less light than October Mist and can introduce greater depth. Benjamin Moore Saybrook Sage (HC-114), at 45.46, is also slightly darker, with a relatively small LRV difference. Compare both on sample boards against the room’s flooring and trim. A change in sheen can also affect how light reflects from the finished surface.

Before you buy, compare a physical sample with the swatch on Benjamin Moore’s page for October Mist.