Benjamin Moore Names October Mist 1495 its Color of the Year 2022

October 13, 2021 at 14:15 PM EDT

The Color Trends 2022 Palette Embraces Individuality & Encourages Color Combinations

Benjamin Moore, North America’s favorite paint, color and coatings brand, announced today its Color of the Year 2022 as October Mist 1495 – a gently shaded sage that quietly anchors while encouraging creative expression through color. Much like the green stem of a flower, October Mist creates a canvas for the Color Trends 2022 palette – and the imagination – to blossom.

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Benjamin Moore revealed its Color of the Year 2022 as October Mist 1495, a gently shaded sage that quietly anchors as it creates a canvas for self-expression through color.

From refreshed primary colors to luminous pales and botanical hues, the Color Trends 2022 palette invigorates the senses and gives root to personal style. The palette is harmonious yet diverse, reliable yet whimsical and meditative yet eclectic – illustrating the endless number of combinations that can be created with just 14 colors.

“As the spaces in our homes continue to evolve, we uncover more opportunities to express our individuality and leverage the power of color to design environments that serve different functions and styles,” said Andrea Magno, Benjamin Moore Director of Color Marketing & Development. “October Mist 1495 and the corresponding Color Trends 2022 palette reflects an effortless harmony of colors, while inspiring unique combinations for any paint project.”

Drawing from everyday observations, hobbies, personal rituals and cultural influences, the Color Trends 2022 palette features 14 Benjamin Moore colors that encourage experimentation and make room for any design style.

October Mist 1495
Mysterious AF-565
Hint of Violet 2114-60
Morning Dew OC-140
High Park 467
Collector’s Item AF-45
Venetian Portico AF-185
Wild Flower 2090-40
Pale Moon OC-108
Steam AF-15
Fernwood Green 2145-40
Quiet Moments 1563
Natural Linen 966
Gloucester Sage HC-100

To learn more about the Benjamin Moore Color of the Year and Color Trends 2022 palette, order color samples or to locate a Benjamin Moore retailer, visit benjaminmoore.com. For more information, search #ColorTrends2022 on social media channels including Instagram (@benjaminmoore), Facebook (Benjamin Moore Paints), Pinterest (Benjamin Moore), YouTube (BenjaminMoorePaints), TikTok (benjaminmoore) and Twitter (@Benjamin_Moore).

About Benjamin Moore

Founded in 1883, Benjamin Moore is North America’s favorite paint, color and coatings brand. A leading manufacturer of premium quality residential and commercial coatings, Benjamin Moore maintains a relentless commitment to innovation and sustainable manufacturing practices. The portfolio spans the brand’s flagship paint lines including Aura^®, Regal^® Select, Ultra Spec^®, ben^®, ADVANCE^®, ARBORCOAT^® and more. Benjamin Moore is renowned for its expansive color collection of more than 3,500 colors, and its design tools for consumers and professionals alike, including the Benjamin Moore Color Portfolio® app. Benjamin Moore paints are available exclusively from 7,500 locally owned and operated paint, decorating and hardware retailers throughout the United States and Canada as well as 75 countries globally.