Distant Gray vs Traffic White
Where Distant Gray belongs to Benjamin Moore's range, Traffic White is a RAL Classic color. Distant Gray reads as green-grey, while Traffic White reads as white — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. They have nearly identical light reflectance values (88 vs 88), so they'll read as similarly Light in most lighting conditions. At ΔE 0.9, these are close — the kind of difference that matters when choosing between them, but doesn't read strongly in a finished room. 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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Distant Gray vs Traffic White Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Distant Gray on one side and Traffic White 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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