Distant Gray vs Florida Aqua paint color comparison

Distant Gray vs Florida Aqua

Both are Benjamin Moore colors. Hue-wise, Distant Gray belongs to the green-grey family and Florida Aqua to the blue family. At LRV 88 vs 75, Distant Gray will read as the brighter of the two — a 13-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. They share a green quality — useful to know if you're layering them in the same space. At ΔE 19.4, these are genuinely distinct colors — a strong contrast if used together, or a meaningful choice between two different directions. 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
Florida Aqua
Benjamin Moore · 2042-60
LRV75.0
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number2042-60
UndertoneGreen
TemperatureCool
BrightnessLight

Distant Gray vs Florida Aqua Simulated Comparison

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