October Mist vs Grey white
Where October Mist belongs to Benjamin Moore's range, Grey white is a RAL Classic color. October Mist reads as grey, while Grey white reads as greige-grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. Grey white (LRV 67) reflects noticeably more light than October Mist (LRV 47), a difference of 21 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. With a ΔE of 12.1, 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 1 real-room photo comparison where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
October Mist vs Grey white in Real Spaces
1 real room side by side. Seeing October Mist and Grey white in actual rooms makes the difference concrete; browse the spaces below to get a feel for how each color lives on a wall.
Kitchen Cabinets
Kitchen cabinets are constantly compared against adjacent materials, which means subtle differences between these two become much more visible. Grey white reflects noticeably more light off the walls, making the space read more open than October Mist.
Color Details
October Mist vs Grey white Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see October Mist on one side and Grey white 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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