Distant Gray vs Metropolis paint color comparison

Distant Gray vs Metropolis

Distant GrayBenjamin MoorevsMetropolisBenjamin MooreΔE 40.7 — Very different colors

Both are Benjamin Moore colors. Hue-wise, Distant Gray belongs to the green-grey family and Metropolis to the grey family. At LRV 88 vs 24, Distant Gray will read as the brighter of the two — a 64-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. The tonal difference — Distant Gray's green character against Metropolis's neutral — becomes most visible against white trim or in morning light. At ΔE 40.7, 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
Metropolis
Benjamin Moore · CC-546
LRV24.5
BrandBenjamin Moore
NumberCC-546
Undertone—
TemperatureNeutral
BrightnessDark

Distant Gray vs Metropolis Simulated Comparison

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