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October Mist in a Bathroom: Tile, Porcelain and Vanity Light

October Mist can be considered for bathroom if its color and depth suit the space; the first design question is sage as a bridge between wood and upholstery.

Color guide · Updated September 23, 2026

Living room with mint-green walls, pale wood and natural window light

The decision for this particular color

October Mist can be considered for bathroom if its color and depth suit the space; the first design question is sage as a bridge between wood and upholstery. October Mist's shaded sage character gives it a more muted role than a fresh mint or clear grass green.

Oatmeal upholstery and blond oak provide a restrained framework, so the green can connect materials without an additional strong accent color.

Let tile and porcelain set the limits

Compare October Mist with the largest tile field before adding towels or bath accessories. The tile is the permanent color neighbor; textiles are flexible. Review the mirror view as well as the direct wall, since reflected surfaces can add more of the chosen hue to the apparent room.

The October Mist comparison to make in this room

October Mist has an LRV of 46.54; Benjamin Moore Saybrook Sage HC-114 is 45.46. The difference is 1.08 points, with October Mist returning more light under the reference measurement.

The condition for keeping October Mist

Let the sage connect those two materials; avoid approving it solely beside bright white sample paper. The undertones and neighboring colors covers that related choice. The daylight and evening-light checks covers that related choice.

Choose a Benjamin Moore coating appropriate to the bathroom surface and follow the manufacturer's preparation and application guidance. Color 1495 does not identify a moisture-control system. Ventilation, substrate condition and the intended finish are separate decisions; approve the color under the real vanity lighting before ordering the full paint quantity. The trim color comparison covers that related choice. Before ordering samples, compare room-planning features in the paint color visualizer roundup.

Sources & notes

Color specifications: Benjamin Moore October Mist 1495. The recorded LRV is 46.54. Named comparison values come from the respective manufacturers; material schemes are editorial suggestions.

This guide reviews published color information and proposes practical sample checks. It does not claim first-hand paint testing or customer-review scores. Benjamin Moore does not sponsor or endorse this site. Product names and trademarks belong to their respective owners. Confirm the color in a physical sample and select the coating for the actual surface and finish.