Distant Gray vs Spring Lilac

Distant Gray and Spring Lilac come from the same Benjamin Moore collection. Hue-wise, Distant Gray belongs to the green-grey family and Spring Lilac to the pink-purple family. The 25-point LRV gap — 88 for Distant Gray vs 63 for Spring Lilac — means Distant Gray will open up a space more effectively. Where Distant Gray leans green, Spring Lilac reads purple — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 16.7 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.