October Mist vs Vale Mist
October Mist and Vale Mist come from the same Benjamin Moore collection. Hue-wise, October Mist belongs to the grey family and Vale Mist to the greige-grey family. The 9-point LRV gap — 56 for Vale Mist vs 47 for October Mist — means Vale Mist will open up a space more effectively. Both share a yellow character, which means they'll respond to light and surrounding materials in similar ways. ΔE 6.1 means they're clearly different, but not dramatically so — they'd pair well in the same room. Below you'll find 3 real-room photo comparisons where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
October Mist vs Vale Mist in Real Spaces
3 real rooms side by side. October Mist and Vale Mist are close enough that the difference can be hard to judge from a chip alone — these photos show how each reads at scale, across different spaces and lighting conditions.
Living Room
A living room wall sees more varied light than almost any other surface in the house, which makes the choice between these two more nuanced than a chip suggests. Vale Mist reflects noticeably more light off the walls, making the space read more open than October Mist.
Bathroom
Small bathrooms intensify color. A shade that seems quiet in a larger room can feel immersive when you're surrounded by it on four walls. Vale Mist returns significantly more light to the room — in a smaller or darker space, that difference in perceived brightness is hard to miss.
Kitchen Cabinets
Cabinet color is always seen in context — against countertops, backsplash, and hardware — which amplifies undertone differences that might disappear on a plain wall. Vale Mist returns significantly more light to the room — in a smaller or darker space, that difference in perceived brightness is hard to miss.
Color Details
October Mist vs Vale Mist Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see October Mist on one side and Vale Mist 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.