Looking for a specific shade of green color but can’t decide? October Mist and Vale mist are great options. This article will compare the two colors and provide you with the information you need to make the right decision.
Shades of green in nature go well with every flower and every body of water. If you’re looking for a neutral color to use in your home that will coordinate easily with items you own and love, both October Mist and Vale Mist can work.
However, these colors react differently under different levels of light. If you work all day and are mostly home in the evenings, October Mist will grey out as the natural light fades, creating more visually interesting shadows and a comfier nest.
If your house doesn’t get a lot of natural light, you may be happier with the slightly paler Vale Grey.
Definitions
Hex Code
The attributed hex codes for each color is a hexadecimal method of determining the combination of red, blue and green that goes into creating a color.
The important thing about a hex code is that it is shorter; being able to lose the three digits of each of the RGB code allows coders and designers to more efficiently note which colors they want to be included in their web pages and layouts.
RGB Code
While the use of hex codes really didn’t blossom until it was necessary to create efficient HTML coding, the RGB scale stretches back into the early 1900s and was popular in coloring in print media, from cartoons to advertisements.
When considering paint colors vs. digitally produced colors, it’s important to remember that the primary paint colors are red, blue, and yellow. In the light spectrum, you’re working with red, green, and blue.
When you combine all the colors in paint, you get black. If you split white light in a prism, you will get all the colors broken out.
LRV
LRV, or Light Reflectance Value, is a measurement that indicates the amount of light a paint color reflects. It is expressed as a percentage, ranging from 0% (absolute black, which absorbs all light) to 100% (absolute white, which reflects all light).
Comparing October Mist with Vale Mist
October Mist 1495 Benjaimin Moore
By the numbers, October Mist 1495 by Benjamin Moore is quite Close to Vale Mist. However, the deeper tone of both green and grey in October Mist means that you can stretch yourself in the other colors that you use in the space.
For example, this color is a wonderful foil for brown tones; it will read green when you pair it with anything warm. If you have a rich oak or walnut floor, this color will hold its own.
October Mist would be an ideal choice for a bedroom.
If you love antique wooden furniture, you’re likely invested in pieces that have a varnished finish.
Varnish often had a red tint and will yellow over time. No matter the original wood, the tone of it will be warm and grow warmer as you own it.
Even better, this color will grey out as you lower the lights, creating ideal sleeping hygiene to soothe your brain.
Putting anything red or warm against October Mist will bring out the pale green color. In the living room, your brown leather sofa will appear even more comfortable.
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A creamy white knit throw over the back will pair beautifully with this color. Do avoid large blocks of green against this color; curiously, a pure green will overpower the green tint in this color and those areas of the room will appear grey instead of grey-green.
In rooms that get a great deal of natural light or direct sunlight in particular, the green tint will be even stronger. In a bright kitchen, pairing this with cream or almond appliances will create a calming visual field.
Dark wood kitchen cabinets can also serve, and you can use a bold granite pattern that includes brown on your kitchen countertops.
Do be aware that this color will change subtly. It will read grey if you have a lot of different colors going on in the space, such as
- terra cotta pots
- cherry cabinets
- sand-tone floor tiles
- patterned backsplashes and bold countertops
To create more visual calm, consider backsplash tiles to match your appliances and a solid surface countertop. No matter your preference, warm colors will be beautiful against this shade.
RGB: 182, 184, 165
Hex Code #: B6B8A5
October Mist 1495 By Benjamin Moore LRV
The light reflectance value (LRV) of October Mist is 46.54. This means that the paint color reflects 46.54% of the light that hits it. This value is near the midpoint of the LRV scale (0 to 100), indicating that the color is a medium tone. It’s neither too light nor too dark—often described as a “mid-tone” color.
October Mist 1495 By Benjamin Moore Coordinating Colors
The following colors compliment and enhance the appearance of October Mist.
- Glacier White OC 37
- Springfield Sage 510
- Steam AF-15
- Venetian Portico AF-185
October Mist 1495 By Benjamin Moore Similar Colors
If you are looking for alternative paint colors that are similar to October Mist, consider the following.
- Saybrook Sage HC-114
- Tree Moss 508
How Lighting Affects October Mist 1495 By Benjamin Moore
The way October Mist 1495 by Benjamin Moore appears in a room can vary significantly depending on the lighting conditions and the direction the room faces.
Natural Light
October Mist is a soft, muted sage green that adapts well to various lighting conditions, but natural light can change its appearance throughout the day. In bright natural light, the color will appear lighter and may take on more of its green tones. In dimmer natural light, it can look a bit moodier and cooler.
North-Facing Rooms
Cool, indirect light is the hallmark of north-facing rooms. This type of lighting tends to make colors appear a bit darker and cooler, so October Mist may appear more muted and grayed out in these rooms. It could lean toward a more subdued, sophisticated green with gray undertones.
South-Facing Rooms
Warm, bright light floods south-facing rooms for most of the day. This will bring out the warmth and softness in October Mist, making the color appear brighter and more vibrant. The green will be more noticeable, and the color will have a slightly warmer undertone.
East-Facing Rooms
Morning light in east-facing rooms is cooler and brighter, making October Mist look lighter and slightly cooler with more grayish tones in the early hours. As the day progresses and the light fades, the color will appear darker and warmer, taking on a more muted green look.
West-Facing Rooms
Afternoon and evening light in west-facing rooms is warmer and more golden, which can make October Mist feel richer and warmer as the day goes on. In the morning, with less direct light, the color may appear cooler and softer. By late afternoon, the warmer light can bring out a more lively, green tone.
Paint Color Samples
Would you like to sample these paint colors? I recommend using a peel and stick paint sample from SAMPLIZE. Peel and stick paint samples are very affordable and easy to use. They are also clean and environmentally friendly!
Advantages of using peel and stick paint samples:
- EASY TO USE: Simply move your SAMPLIZE paint sample around the room to test under a variety of lighting conditions.
- AFFORDABLE: Budget-friendly solution and no more buying inaccurate swatches, rollers, wasted paint.
- SUPER FAST DELIVERY: Depending on your location, 1 day delivery is possible.
- ORDER FROM HOME: Save a trip to the store looking for samples.
- NO MESS: SAMPLIZE uses real paint samples with zero-mess
- NO WASTE: No leftover cans or wasted paint.
Vale Mist 1494 Benjamin Moore
Vale Mist 1494 by Benjamin Moore is not far from October Mist by the numbers, but it is a bit paler. This neutral shade will be inclined to go grey, despite the fact that it has a healthy level of green tint in the mix.
Peel-and-Stick Paint Sample – Vale Mist (1494) – Beige – Benjamin Moore
Vale mist can be a beautiful foil for any combination of blue and green.
Against royal blue it will appear chalky; strong, bright blues will wipe out the green and just make this color look like a rather dusty grey.
However, smoky shades from aqua to cyan to teal will be wonderful against this color.
Do be aware that this color doesn’t grey down as the light fades. In a grown-up bedroom, this may not be the most restful color.
If you can light a family room with table lamps and other more regional sources of light, this color will fade but will still be fairly light. In a child’s bedroom or a hall, this color may be helpful to avoid nighttime fears. One nightlight and this paint on the walls could keep a child calmer.
Due to the high levels of green in this grey, it may not work with cool pastels. Blue, pink, and lavender are not a great choice, but peach, yellow, and aqua will work beautifully with this color.
It will also work effectively with most any wood tone, making it a great color for those who love antique furniture.
RGB: 183, 185, 166
Hex Code #: B7B9A6
Vale Mist 1494 By Benjamin Moore LRV
The light reflectance value (LRV) of Vale Mist is 55.94. This means that the paint color reflects 55.94% of the light that hits it. This value is near the midpoint of the LRV scale (0 to 100), indicating that the color is a medium tone. It’s neither too light nor too dark—often described as a “mid-tone” color.
Vale Mist 1494 By Benjamin Moore Coordinating Colors
The following colors compliment and enhance the appearance of Vale Mist.
- Floral White OC-29
- Dartsmouth Green 691
- Vapor AF-35
- Ipanema AF-245
Vale Mist 1494 By Benjamin Moore Similar Colors
If you are looking for alternative paint colors that are similar to Vale Mist, consider the following.
- Wind Chime AF-465
- Paris Rain 1501
Pro Tips: Play With Color On Your Own
If you have any interest in mixing your own colors, invest in the smallest container of red latex house paint you can buy. Don’t buy barn paint; color purity may not be the best in this formulation and this paint may have been sitting for a while.
Visit the rack of scrap paints at your local hardware store. Go ahead and grab a mistake quart of any bright color and play a bit. One interesting constant when mixing paint is that red is versatile. Added to pure blue, you can make a rich purple. Added to bright yellow, you get a hot orange.
But if you blend just a bit of red with a pre-blended color that contains blue and green, you get smoke. Aqua is pretty in an office but can be visually startling in a room where you want to relax in. Add just a drip of red in a tablespoon of aqua and mix it up to see what happens.
Mixing your own custom colors requires few tools. I use a paper towel and a collection of plastic spoons to get my shade right. One teaspoon of a bright robin’s egg blue on a paper towel is beautiful but (to my taste) really edgy on a wall.
Just one swirl of red paint helps me create a lush, smoky teal that I can use for an accent color or even on an accent wall.
