October Mist vs Quartz grey
October Mist is a Benjamin Moore color while Quartz grey comes from RAL Classic. These are both greys, so the question isn't which hue to choose — it's where within grey to land. At LRV 47 vs 17, October Mist will read as the brighter of the two — a 30-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. At ΔE 31.3, these are genuinely distinct colors — a strong contrast if used together, or a meaningful choice between two different directions. Below you'll find 1 real-room photo comparison where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
October Mist vs Quartz grey in Real Spaces
1 real room side by side. Seeing October Mist and Quartz grey 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
On cabinetry, undertone and temperature become more pronounced against countertops and hardware. The LRV gap is large enough that October Mist will make the room feel meaningfully brighter than Quartz grey would.
Color Details
October Mist vs Quartz grey Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see October Mist on one side and Quartz grey 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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