October Mist vs Functional Gray
October Mist is a Benjamin Moore color while Functional Gray comes from Sherwin-Williams. October Mist reads as grey, while Functional Gray reads as greige-grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. At LRV 47 vs 37, October Mist 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 Functional Gray's warm — becomes most visible against white trim or in morning light. At ΔE 9.4, the difference is perceptible but not dramatic — the two can work harmoniously in the same space. Below you'll find 4 real-room photo comparisons where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
October Mist vs Functional Gray in Real Spaces
4 real rooms side by side. October Mist and Functional Gray 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. October Mist 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 October Mist will make the room feel meaningfully brighter than Functional Gray would.
Bathroom
Bathrooms amplify color — the enclosed space and reflective surfaces make what reads subtle elsewhere feel more present here. The LRV gap is large enough that October Mist will make the room feel meaningfully brighter than Functional Gray would.
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 Functional Gray would.
Color Details
October Mist vs Functional Gray Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see October Mist on one side and Functional Gray 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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