Distant Gray vs Shenandoah

Distant Gray and Shenandoah come from the same Benjamin Moore collection. Hue-wise, Distant Gray belongs to the green-grey family and Shenandoah to the blue-green family. The 62-point LRV gap — 88 for Distant Gray vs 26 for Shenandoah — means Distant Gray will open up a space more effectively. Where Distant Gray leans green, Shenandoah reads cool — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 41.1 puts these firmly in different territory — two distinct design choices rather than close alternatives. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.