Distant Gray vs Lavender Mist

Both from Benjamin Moore's palette. Distant Gray reads as green-grey, while Lavender Mist reads as blue — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. Distant Gray (LRV 88) reflects noticeably more light than Lavender Mist (LRV 63), a difference of 25 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Distant Gray runs green while Lavender Mist is decidedly blue and purple, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. With a ΔE of 16.3, 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.