Distant Gray vs Stonewashed paint color comparison

Distant Gray vs Stonewashed

Distant GrayBenjamin MoorevsStonewashedBenjamin MooreΔE 4.5 — Noticeable difference

Both are Benjamin Moore colors. Distant Gray reads as green-grey, while Stonewashed reads as green — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. At LRV 88 vs 80, Distant Gray will read as the brighter of the two — a 8-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. They share a green quality — useful to know if you're layering them in the same space. At ΔE 4.5, the difference is perceptible but not dramatic — the two can work harmoniously in the same space. 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
Stonewashed
Benjamin Moore · 865
LRV79.9
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number865
UndertoneGreen
TemperatureNeutral
BrightnessLight

Distant Gray vs Stonewashed Simulated Comparison

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