The Big Reveal: Benjamin Moore Chooses October Mist for 2022

In keeping with the trends of understated, interest-grabbing and complex colors for the coming year, Benjamin Moore has unveiled their Color of the Year 2022 as October Mist 1495 , which they describe as a silvery green reminiscent of a flower stem. This enigmatic gray green inspires creativity by keeping the brain stimulated. The 13 complimentary colors on the expansive palette give you plenty of options for neutral pairings, trim color, and complementary accent colors.

At Jacobsen Brothers Painting, we have some great ideas of how to use October Mist in your Boulder, CO, home or office. Aside from featuring it as the hero color in any room, let your imagination wander with these starting points.

Meditative

To accomplish a feeling of peace in your favorite space, consider pairing the washed green putty color of October Mist with the lightest yellow beige Pale Moon or the soft blue-green-gray mix of Quiet Moments .

Where should it go? These three colors would look great in a sunny sitting area where you love to create.

Noir

Spin a setting that arouses the imagination with a liberal splash of the penetrating and deep blue Mysterious using a misty gray Morning Dew or a perfect white Steam as furniture accent colors or ceiling colors.

Where should it go? This vivid pairing would create a cozy yet sophisticated living room.

Energizing

Carefree and joyful, try the red coral Wildflower paired with brushed sage High Park or a neutral off white with a hint of pink in Collector’s Item . This effervescent combination will add life to any space.

Where should it go? This would make a fun media or entertainment room or would add energy to an office.

Calming

Serenity is attainable with the rich, earthy brown Venetian Portico . You will feel like you belong in this space when you add the sandy Natural Linen and mossy Gloucester Sage .

Where should it go? Try this amazing combination in the bedroom for instant relaxation.

Engaging

Embrace the beauty of color with the lightest touch of lilac in Hint of Violet and pair it with a vivacious yet understated leafy green in Fernwood Green . October Mist completes this trio with the exact right touch.

Where should it go? As the center of your home, the kitchen deserves this charming color combination.

Why Choose Jacobsen Brothers

With over 65 years as an expert in applying the newest color trends, Jacobsen Brothers Painting knows how to leverage the newest looks into classic settings. To maximize your color choices, let us apply our years of expertise and professional touch to your next painting project.

Try before you buy. Order a 4” x 8” color swatch of October Mist 1495 or these complementary palette colors from Benjamin Moore.

Get your free estimate today!

Ready to update your home or office with these refreshingly understated colors? Call us today at (303) 449-3239 or email us at mark@welovepaint.com to schedule a free estimate today. We’d love to bring the best of this enchanting palette of colors to your next painting project.