Distant Gray vs Horizon paint color comparison

Distant Gray vs Horizon

Distant GrayBenjamin MoorevsHorizonBenjamin MooreΔE 6.9 — Noticeable difference

Both from Benjamin Moore's palette. Both sit in the green-grey family, which is useful context if you're narrowing within a single hue direction. Distant Gray (LRV 88) reflects noticeably more light than Horizon (LRV 73), a difference of 15 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Distant Gray runs neutral while Horizon is decidedly green, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. The ΔE 6.9 gap is real but not dramatic — close enough to use together, distinct enough to matter as a choice. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.

Color Details

Distant Gray
Benjamin Moore · 2124-70
LRV88.1
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number2124-70
Undertone—
TemperatureNeutral
BrightnessLight
Horizon
Benjamin Moore · OC-53
LRV72.8
BrandBenjamin Moore
NumberOC-53
UndertoneGreen
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessLight

Distant Gray vs Horizon Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Distant Gray on one side and Horizon on the other.

Bathroom
Bedroom
House
Kitchen Cabinets
Living Room

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.