Distant Gray vs Sugarplum paint color comparison

Distant Gray vs Sugarplum

Distant GrayBenjamin MoorevsSugarplumBenjamin MooreΔE 11.2 — Distinct difference

Both are Benjamin Moore colors. Distant Gray reads as green-grey, while Sugarplum reads as purple — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. At LRV 88 vs 73, Distant Gray will read as the brighter of the two — a 15-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. The tonal difference — Distant Gray's green character against Sugarplum's purple — becomes most visible against white trim or in morning light. At ΔE 11.2, these are genuinely distinct colors — a strong contrast if used together, or a meaningful choice between two different directions. 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
Sugarplum
Benjamin Moore · 1394
LRV73.4
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number1394
UndertonePurple
TemperatureNeutral
BrightnessLight

Distant Gray vs Sugarplum Simulated Comparison

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