ColorplanBenjamin Moore October Sky (2162-70) is a very light warm white with a warm yellow undertone and an LRV of 85. Closest matches: Sherwin-Williams Dover White (SW 6385), Farrow & Ball White Tie (No.2002) and Behr White Veil (OR-W14). For trim, try Woodland Snow (2161-70).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Benjamin Moore whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | White |
| LRV | 84.6 (light; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #F5ECDC |
| RGB | 245, 236, 220 |
| HSL | 38°, 56%, 91% |
About October Sky
October Sky (2162-70) is a very light warm white from Benjamin Moore with a warm yellow undertone. With an LRV of 85, October Sky reflects most of the light that hits it, which helps small or dim rooms feel larger.
In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down October Sky's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward. It's a good fit for whole-house walls, living rooms, bedrooms and trim with a deeper wall color. It's very close to Lychee (AF-40); you'd mostly see the difference side by side.
How October Sky changes with the light
October Sky is a warm white, so it stays soft rather than gray in north-facing rooms and looks creamier in strong south or west sun.
North-facing rooms
October Sky's warm undertone keeps it soft rather than gray in north light, which makes it a good white for north rooms.
East-facing rooms
October Sky will look warmer and brighter in the morning and cooler and grayer by afternoon; check a sample at both times.
South-facing rooms
In strong south light October Sky can turn noticeably more yellow or orange; test a sample at midday.
West-facing rooms
October Sky will glow warmer in the late afternoon, so check it at sunset if you want to avoid a strong yellow cast.
See October Sky in real homes
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October Sky equivalents in other brands
The closest color from each brand. ΔE (“delta E”) scores how different two colors look: under 2.5 is very hard to tell apart on a wall, over 5 is clearly different.
Sherwin-Williams
Very close · ΔE 1.5
Also close: Creamy (ΔE 1.6)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
October Sky questions
What undertone does October Sky have?
October Sky has a warm yellow undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down October Sky's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is October Sky a light or dark color?
October Sky has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 84.6 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a very light color. With an LRV of 85, October Sky reflects most of the light that hits it, which helps small or dim rooms feel larger.
What is the closest match to October Sky in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Dover White SW 6385 (very close, ΔE 1.5); Farrow & Ball: White Tie No.2002 (very close, ΔE 1.8); Behr: White Veil OR-W14 (very close, ΔE 1.7). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with October Sky?
Try Woodland Snow (2161-70) on both trim and ceiling. It's a Benjamin Moore white that shares October Sky's undertone, so the room feels coordinated without looking stark.
Where does October Sky work best?
October Sky works well in whole-house walls, living rooms, bedrooms and trim with a deeper wall color. With an LRV of 85, October Sky reflects most of the light that hits it, which helps small or dim rooms feel larger.
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