What 46.54 tells you about October Mist
The published LRV of Benjamin Moore October Mist 1495 is 46.54. It describes light reflectance; it does not specify an undertone or predict the brightness of your room. October Mist's shaded sage character gives it a more muted role than a fresh mint or clear grass green.
The choice beside blond oak and oatmeal fabric
Oatmeal upholstery and blond oak provide a restrained framework, so the green can connect materials without an additional strong accent color.
Compare October Mist and Saybrook Sage at equal size, first considering depth and then hue. A lighter blue, green or pink is still a colored surface. Use the LRV to organize the depth question without assuming that it measures saturation or predicts which hue the room will favor.
What the comparison can—and cannot—settle
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. October Mist is a shaded sage that gives green a subdued starting point. The value measures reflectance, so it cannot by itself identify an undertone, a coating finish or the amount of illumination needed in the room. The daylight and evening-light checks covers that related choice.
Let the sage connect those two materials; avoid approving it solely beside bright white sample paper. Do not read LRV 46.54 as a percentage improvement in perceived room brightness. Make the decision with the board upright at the actual wall or cabinet position, including the least illuminated portion. The north-facing room assessment 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.
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