Carolina Plum vs Distant Gray

Carolina Plum and Distant Gray come from the same Benjamin Moore collection. Hue-wise, Carolina Plum belongs to the grey family and Distant Gray to the green-grey family. The 61-point LRV gap — 88 for Distant Gray vs 27 for Carolina Plum — means Distant Gray will open up a space more effectively. Where Carolina Plum leans purple, Distant Gray reads green — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 43.4 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.