Distant Gray vs Fan Coral paint color comparison

Distant Gray vs Fan Coral

Distant GrayBenjamin MoorevsFan CoralBenjamin MooreΔE 60.3 — Very different colors

Both from Benjamin Moore's palette. Hue-wise, Distant Gray belongs to the green-grey family and Fan Coral to the pink-red family. Distant Gray (LRV 88) reflects noticeably more light than Fan Coral (LRV 32), a difference of 56 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Distant Gray runs green while Fan Coral is decidedly red, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. With a ΔE of 60.3, 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.

Color Details

Distant Gray
Benjamin Moore · OC-68
LRV88.1
BrandBenjamin Moore
NumberOC-68
UndertoneGreen
TemperatureNeutral
BrightnessLight
Fan Coral
Benjamin Moore · 013
LRV32.5
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number013
UndertoneRed
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessMedium

Distant Gray vs Fan Coral Simulated Comparison

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