Distant Gray vs Surf Green

Distant Gray and Surf Green come from the same Benjamin Moore collection. Distant Gray reads as green-grey, while Surf Green reads as green — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. The 12-point LRV gap — 88 for Distant Gray vs 76 for Surf Green — means Distant Gray will open up a space more effectively. Both share a green character, which means they'll respond to light and surrounding materials in similar ways. A ΔE of 15.1 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.