Copper Mine vs Distant Gray

Copper Mine and Distant Gray come from the same Benjamin Moore collection. Copper Mine reads as pink-red, while Distant Gray reads as green-grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. The 77-point LRV gap — 88 for Distant Gray vs 11 for Copper Mine — means Distant Gray will open up a space more effectively. Where Copper Mine leans red, Distant Gray reads neutral — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 64.6 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.