October Mist vs Softened Green
October Mist (Benjamin Moore) and Softened Green (Sherwin-Williams) come from different manufacturers. October Mist reads as grey, while Softened Green reads as green-greige — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. The 3-point LRV gap — 49 for Softened Green vs 47 for October Mist — means Softened Green will open up a space more effectively. Where October Mist leans yellow, Softened Green reads neutral — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 1.9 puts them in subtle territory — distinguishable in direct comparison, less so from across a room. Below you'll find 4 real-room photo comparisons where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
October Mist vs Softened Green in Real Spaces
4 real rooms side by side. October Mist and Softened Green 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.
Bedroom
Bedrooms are typically lit with warmer, lower light than the rest of the house — a condition that flatters warm tones and deepens cool ones. Softened Green reads more restrained here, while October Mist adds a sense of enclosure and warmth.
Dining Room
Dining rooms often rely on warm incandescent or candlelight, which flatters warm undertones and mutes cool ones. The temperature contrast between October Mist and Softened Green is what sets these apart most in this context.
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. Softened Green reads more restrained here, while October Mist adds a sense of enclosure and warmth.
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. Softened Green reads more restrained here, while October Mist adds a sense of enclosure and warmth.
Color Details
October Mist vs Softened Green Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see October Mist on one side and Softened Green 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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