Distant Gray vs Nelson Blue
Distant Gray and Nelson Blue come from the same Benjamin Moore collection. Hue-wise, Distant Gray belongs to the green-grey family and Nelson Blue to the blue-green family. The 23-point LRV gap — 88 for Distant Gray vs 65 for Nelson Blue — means Distant Gray will open up a space more effectively. Both share a green character, which means they'll respond to light and surrounding materials in similar ways. A ΔE of 11.4 puts these firmly in different territory — two distinct design choices rather than close alternatives. Below you'll find 1 real-room photo comparison where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
Distant Gray vs Nelson Blue in Real Spaces
1 real room side by side. Seeing Distant Gray and Nelson Blue in actual rooms makes the difference concrete; browse the spaces below to get a feel for how each color lives on a wall.
Bedroom
Bedrooms are typically lit with warmer, lower light than the rest of the house — a condition that flatters warm tones and deepens cool ones. Distant Gray returns significantly more light to the room — in a smaller or darker space, that difference in perceived brightness is hard to miss.
Color Details
Distant Gray vs Nelson Blue Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Distant Gray on one side and Nelson Blue 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.