October Mist → Behr
The closest Behr matches for Benjamin Moore October Mist (1495), ranked by perceptual color distance.
Finding a Behr Equivalent for October Mist
If you love Benjamin Moore October Mist but need a Behr alternative, you are not alone. This is one of the most common cross-brand paint matching searches, whether you are working with a painter who prefers Behr, your local store does not carry Benjamin Moore, or you simply want to compare prices across brands before committing.
October Mist (1495) is a medium green with soft sage undertones. Benjamin Moore's 2022 Color of the Year. A gentle, muted sage green with gray undertones. More subtle and lighter than Sherwin Williams' Evergreen Fog. To find a good Behr match, we need a color that captures not just the right depth (LRV 56) but also that specific undertone character. That is where Delta E color science comes in.
We calculated the perceptual color distance between October Mist and every Behr color using the CIE2000 Delta E formula, which measures how different two colors look to the human eye. A Delta E under 2 means most people cannot tell the colors apart. Between 2 and 4, you might notice a difference in certain lighting. Above 5, the difference is clearly visible side by side.
Honestly, Behr does not have a perfect equivalent for October Mist. The closest option is Ocean Air (MQ3-20) with a Delta E of 6.2, but at that distance the difference will be visible. Ocean Air leans more blue. October Mist is more purely sage-green. Different hue families. If getting this exact color is critical, you may want to explore custom color matching at a Behr store.
Behr Matches for October Mist
Ocean Air leans more blue. October Mist is more purely sage-green. Different hue families.
| October Mist | Ocean Air | |
|---|---|---|
| LRV | 56 | 60 |
| Hex | #C5CABC | #C7D3CA |
| Undertone | Soft Sage | Soft Green-Blue |
| Family | Green | Green |
Undertone Comparison
October Mist has soft sage undertones. Benjamin Moore's 2022 Color of the Year. A gentle, muted sage green with gray undertones. More subtle and lighter than Sherwin Williams' Evergreen Fog.
Ocean Air has soft green-blue undertones. A soft, calming green-blue gray. Captures that spa-like serenity without committing to a strong green or blue.
The undertone difference is worth paying attention to. While they are close in overall appearance, the different undertones mean they may diverge in certain lighting. October Mist's soft sage quality may read differently than Ocean Air's soft green-blue character, especially in rooms with strong directional light or colored accents that could pull out one undertone more than the other. Test a sample in your specific room before committing.
How These Colors Behave in Different Lighting
October Mist in Your Room
In bright light, the green is soft and pleasant. In dim or north-facing rooms, it reads almost as a warm gray with a green whisper. Very versatile and calming.
Ocean Air in Your Room
Shifts between green and blue depending on light. In bright light, the green is more apparent. In cool or dim rooms, the blue comes forward. A beautiful chameleon.
LRV and Brightness
October Mist has an LRV of 56, while Ocean Air has an LRV of 60. These two colors reflect a very similar amount of light, so you should not notice a significant difference in room brightness when switching between them. The room will feel approximately the same in terms of light and space, which makes this a smoother transition.
Best Rooms for October Mist
Benjamin Moore recommends October Mist for: living room, bedroom, bathroom, nursery, office. With an LRV of 56, this is a medium color that is in the medium-light range, reflecting enough light to keep rooms feeling open while adding more color and depth than a white or off-white. It works well in living rooms, bedrooms, and hallways where you want warmth and character without darkness.
Ocean Air is recommended for: bathroom, bedroom, nursery, laundry room, spa-like spaces. The recommended applications differ slightly between brands, but the color's properties should work in the same rooms regardless of which brand you choose. Trust the LRV and undertone data more than the specific room suggestions, and always test in your actual space.
October Mist in Other Brands
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Frequently Asked Questions
The closest Behr match for October Mist (1495) is Ocean Air (MQ3-20) with a Delta E of 6.2, which rates as a "approximate" match. Ocean Air leans more blue. October Mist is more purely sage-green. Different hue families. Delta E measures perceptual color distance on a scale where under 2 means nearly identical, 2 to 4 means close with subtle differences, and over 5 means clearly noticeable.
No, they are not identical. October Mist is a Benjamin Moore color with soft sage undertones and an LRV of 56. Ocean Air is a Behr color with soft green-blue undertones and an LRV of 60. With a Delta E of 6.2, you will likely notice a difference, especially in bright or direct lighting. Paint formulations differ between brands, so even colors with similar values can look slightly different due to pigment concentration, binders, and finish.
With a Delta E of 6.2, the difference is enough that they should not be used on adjacent walls in the same room. You can use them in separate rooms of the same house, but be aware that walking from one room to the other may reveal the difference, especially if the rooms have similar lighting. For the most consistent look, pick one brand for all connected living spaces and reserve the other brand for visually separate rooms like bathrooms or bedrooms behind closed doors.
There are several practical reasons to look for a Behr equivalent. Price differences between brands can be significant on large projects. Availability matters if your nearest paint store or home center specializes in Behr. Some painters have strong preferences for one brand's formula based on coverage, dry time, or workability. And if you are touching up existing Behr work, matching within the same brand gives you the best consistency for seamless results.
Match calculations use Delta E (CIE2000) computed from Lab color space conversion. Color data sourced from manufacturer specifications. Last reviewed: March 22, 2026.