Avalon vs Distant Gray
Both from Benjamin Moore's palette. Hue-wise, Avalon belongs to the blue-grey family and Distant Gray to the green-grey family. Distant Gray (LRV 88) reflects noticeably more light than Avalon (LRV 26), a difference of 62 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Avalon runs cool while Distant Gray is decidedly green, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. With a ΔE of 40.5, the contrast is hard to miss. These aren't variations on a theme — they're two different answers to the same question. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.
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Avalon vs Distant Gray Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Avalon 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.
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