Distant Gray vs Mermaid Green
Both from Benjamin Moore's palette. Distant Gray reads as green-grey, while Mermaid Green reads as blue-green — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. Distant Gray (LRV 88) reflects noticeably more light than Mermaid Green (LRV 61), a difference of 27 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Distant Gray runs green while Mermaid Green is decidedly green and blue, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. With a ΔE of 33.1, 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.
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Distant Gray vs Mermaid Green Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Distant Gray on one side and Mermaid Green on the other.
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.
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