Distant Gray vs Grappa paint color comparison

Distant Gray vs Grappa

Distant GrayBenjamin MoorevsGrappaBenjamin MooreΔE 66.1 — Very different colors

Distant Gray and Grappa come from the same Benjamin Moore collection. Hue-wise, Distant Gray belongs to the green-grey family and Grappa to the grey family. The 79-point LRV gap — 88 for Distant Gray vs 9 for Grappa — means Distant Gray will open up a space more effectively. Where Distant Gray leans green, Grappa reads purple — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 66.1 puts these firmly in different territory — two distinct design choices rather than close alternatives. 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
Grappa
Benjamin Moore · 1393
LRV8.7
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number1393
UndertonePurple
TemperatureNeutral
BrightnessDark

Distant Gray vs Grappa Simulated Comparison

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