October Mist vs Sand
October Mist is a Benjamin Moore color while Sand comes from Jotun. October Mist reads as grey, while Sand reads as beige-greige — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. At LRV 56 vs 47, Sand will read as the brighter of the two — a 10-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. The tonal difference — October Mist's yellow character against Sand's warm — becomes most visible against white trim or in morning light. At ΔE 7.4, the difference is perceptible but not dramatic — the two can work harmoniously in the same space. Below you'll find 3 real-room photo comparisons where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
October Mist vs Sand in Real Spaces
3 real rooms side by side. October Mist and Sand 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
Living rooms test a color across a full range of conditions — morning sun, afternoon shade, and evening lamp light all shift how both of these read. Sand returns significantly more light to the room — in a smaller or darker space, that difference in perceived brightness is hard to miss.
Bedroom
Bedroom walls are often seen under warm artificial light, a context that shifts both colors from how they look on a chip. The LRV gap is large enough that Sand will make the room feel meaningfully brighter than October Mist would.
Dining Room
Dining room light is typically the warmest in the house, which shifts both colors toward the red end of the spectrum compared to daylight. Sand reflects noticeably more light off the walls, making the space read more open than October Mist.
Color Details
October Mist vs Sand Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see October Mist on one side and Sand 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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