Antique Parchment vs Distant Gray

Antique Parchment and Distant Gray come from the same Benjamin Moore collection. Antique Parchment reads as beige, while Distant Gray reads as green-grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. The 30-point LRV gap — 88 for Distant Gray vs 58 for Antique Parchment — means Distant Gray will open up a space more effectively. Where Antique Parchment leans warm, Distant Gray reads green — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 21.6 puts these firmly in different territory — two distinct design choices rather than close alternatives. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.