October Mist vs Rosemary Sprig
Both from Benjamin Moore's palette. Hue-wise, October Mist belongs to the grey family and Rosemary Sprig to the beige-greige family. October Mist (LRV 47) reflects noticeably more light than Rosemary Sprig (LRV 35), a difference of 12 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Both lean yellow, so they'll behave similarly in mixed or changing light conditions. With a ΔE of 12.8, the contrast is hard to miss. These aren't variations on a theme — they're two different answers to the same question. Below you'll find 2 real-room photo comparisons where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
October Mist vs Rosemary Sprig in Real Spaces
2 real rooms side by side. Seeing October Mist and Rosemary Sprig in actual rooms makes the difference concrete; browse the spaces below to get a feel for how each color lives on a wall.
Bedroom
The context that matters most in a bedroom is how a color reads under a bedside lamp at night, not under noon daylight. October Mist reflects noticeably more light off the walls, making the space read more open than Rosemary Sprig.
Kitchen Cabinets
Kitchen cabinets are constantly compared against adjacent materials, which means subtle differences between these two become much more visible. October Mist reflects noticeably more light off the walls, making the space read more open than Rosemary Sprig.
Color Details
October Mist vs Rosemary Sprig Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see October Mist on one side and Rosemary Sprig on the other.
Digital color is approximate. These simulations are generated from the manufacturer's hex values and overlaid on grayscale room photos — your screen's calibration, brightness, and viewing angle all affect how they render. Before committing to either color, test physical samples in your own space under the light you actually live with.
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