Distant Gray vs Douglas Fern

Both from Benjamin Moore's palette. Distant Gray reads as green-grey, while Douglas Fern reads as green — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. Distant Gray (LRV 88) reflects noticeably more light than Douglas Fern (LRV 55), a difference of 34 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Both lean green, so they'll behave similarly in mixed or changing light conditions. With a ΔE of 27.4, the contrast is hard to miss. These aren't variations on a theme — they're two different answers to the same question. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.