Annapolis Green vs Distant Gray
Both from Benjamin Moore's palette. Annapolis Green reads as blue-green, while Distant Gray reads as green-grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. Distant Gray (LRV 88) reflects noticeably more light than Annapolis Green (LRV 61), a difference of 27 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Both lean green, so they'll behave similarly in mixed or changing light conditions. With a ΔE of 14.2, the contrast is hard to miss. These aren't variations on a theme — they're two different answers to the same question. Below you'll find 2 real-room photo comparisons where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
Annapolis Green vs Distant Gray in Real Spaces
2 real rooms side by side. Seeing Annapolis Green and Distant Gray in actual rooms makes the difference concrete; browse the spaces below to get a feel for how each color lives on a wall.
Bedroom
The context that matters most in a bedroom is how a color reads under a bedside lamp at night, not under noon daylight. Distant Gray reflects noticeably more light off the walls, making the space read more open than Annapolis Green.
House
Seen across an entire facade, subtle tonal differences become pronounced. What reads as nearly the same on a chip often reads as clearly different at scale. Distant Gray reflects noticeably more light off the walls, making the space read more open than Annapolis Green.
Color Details
Annapolis Green vs Distant Gray Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Annapolis Green on one side and Distant Gray on the other.
Digital color is approximate. These simulations are generated from the manufacturer's hex values and overlaid on grayscale room photos — your screen's calibration, brightness, and viewing angle all affect how they render. Before committing to either color, test physical samples in your own space under the light you actually live with.