Crystal Springs vs Distant Gray
Crystal Springs and Distant Gray come from the same Benjamin Moore collection. Hue-wise, Crystal Springs belongs to the blue family and Distant Gray to the green-grey family. The 14-point LRV gap — 88 for Distant Gray vs 74 for Crystal Springs — means Distant Gray will open up a space more effectively. Where Crystal Springs leans blue, Distant Gray reads green — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 12.1 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.
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Crystal Springs vs Distant Gray Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Crystal Springs 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.
More Crystal Springs comparisons
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At LRV 74 vs 58, Crystal Springs is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 74 vs 27, Crystal Springs is decisively the brighter choice.
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Crystal Springs reflects far more light (LRV 74 vs 4), opening up a space where Naval encloses it.
At LRV 74 vs 55, Crystal Springs is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 74 vs 13, Crystal Springs is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 74 vs 44, Crystal Springs is decisively the brighter choice.
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A 8-point LRV gap (83 vs 74) makes Snowbound the marginally brighter of the two.
At LRV 74 vs 12, Crystal Springs is decisively the brighter choice.
A 6-point LRV gap (74 vs 68) makes Crystal Springs the marginally brighter of the two.
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Crystal Springs reads slightly lighter (LRV 74 vs 68), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
Crystal Springs reflects far more light (LRV 74 vs 25), opening up a space where Treron encloses it.
At LRV 74 vs 12, Crystal Springs is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 74 vs 45, Crystal Springs is decisively the brighter choice.
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Crystal Springs reflects far more light (LRV 74 vs 7), opening up a space where Pine Needle encloses it.
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