Distant Gray vs Hazy Lilac

Both from Benjamin Moore's palette. Distant Gray reads as green-grey, while Hazy Lilac reads as grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. Distant Gray (LRV 88) reflects noticeably more light than Hazy Lilac (LRV 29), a difference of 59 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Distant Gray runs green while Hazy Lilac is decidedly purple, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. With a ΔE of 37.1, 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.