Distant Gray vs Randolph Blue paint color comparison

Distant Gray vs Randolph Blue

Distant GrayBenjamin MoorevsRandolph BlueBenjamin MooreΔE 51.8 — Very different colors

Both from Benjamin Moore's palette. Hue-wise, Distant Gray belongs to the green-grey family and Randolph Blue to the blue family. Distant Gray (LRV 88) reflects noticeably more light than Randolph Blue (LRV 22), a difference of 66 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Distant Gray runs green while Randolph Blue is decidedly blue, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. With a ΔE of 51.8, 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.

Color Details

Distant Gray
Benjamin Moore · OC-68
LRV88.1
BrandBenjamin Moore
NumberOC-68
UndertoneGreen
TemperatureNeutral
BrightnessLight
Randolph Blue
Benjamin Moore · CW-615
LRV22.2
BrandBenjamin Moore
NumberCW-615
UndertoneBlue
TemperatureCool
BrightnessDark

Distant Gray vs Randolph Blue Simulated Comparison

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