Distant Gray
Often used for its bright and airy qualities, Distant Gray remains a staple for Benjamin Moore designers. It is widely considered one of the best colors in its class to maximize natural light while maintaining a clean, neutral backdrop. We've gathered 21 real-home scenarios to help you visualize this color alongside our expert data.
Hex
#F2F4F1
LRV
88.14
Distant Gray in Real Rooms
Distant Gray has a high LRV of 88.14 — it reflects a lot of light and will read pale and airy in most spaces. Grouped in the White family, the photos below show it applied in a kitchen cabinets, bedroom, house, mudroom, kitchen and misc.
10 Kitchen Cabinets Photos
Cabinet color commits in a way wall color doesn't — it reads from every angle and dominates the room's material palette. Distant Gray earns that commitment. It pairs with hardware in brass, matte black, or unlacquered bronze without fighting any of them.
Benjamin Moore OC-68 kitchen cabinets color review
@htqpainting
3 Bedroom Photos
A bedroom finished in Distant Gray rewards the time you spend in it. The color is deep enough to feel intentional and luxurious, but not so saturated that it becomes visually tiring over time — it strikes the perfect balance for a space meant for both deep sleep and the slow, reflective hours before it.
Distant Gray Bedroom
@heartandhome.ypa
Bedroom
@lyla222
Benjamin Moore Distant Gray Bedroom
@emp_collective
2 House Photos
When choosing Distant Gray for an exterior, you are opting for a color that respects the landscape. It feels like it grew out of the earth rather than being dropped onto it, creating a harmonious relationship between the architecture and the garden.
Oc-68 House Exterior
@bentonsbythebeach
Benjamin Moore Distant Gray Exterior
@bentonsbythebeach
3 Mudroom Photos
Painting mudroom cubbies and benches in Distant Gray creates a built-in look that feels like a deliberate part of the home's architecture. It turns a utilitarian storage area into a sophisticated "moment" in the house's layout.
Benjamin Moore OC-68 laundry room paint
@life.on.grove
Benjamin Moore Distant Gray laundry room review
@life.on.grove
Distant Gray Laundry Room
@l_design_group
1 Kitchen Photo
Distant Gray is particularly effective in kitchens with a lot of natural light. It tempers the glare from sun hitting polished surfaces, providing a matte-like visual anchor that keeps the room feeling grounded even during the brightest parts of the day.
Benjamin Moore Distant Gray kitchen paint
@life.on.grove
2 Misc Photos
These examples of Distant Gray in transitional spaces—like entryways or landings—show how the color can act as a "thread" that ties the upper and lower floors of a house together into one cohesive story.
Oc-68 Wall Paint
@rppct
Benjamin Moore Distant Gray Wall Paint
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