Arctic Shadows vs Distant Gray

Arctic Shadows and Distant Gray come from the same Benjamin Moore collection. Hue-wise, Arctic Shadows belongs to the grey family and Distant Gray to the green-grey family. The 56-point LRV gap — 88 for Distant Gray vs 32 for Arctic Shadows — means Distant Gray will open up a space more effectively. Where Arctic Shadows leans yellow, Distant Gray reads green — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 33.1 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.