Distant Gray vs White Diamond
Distant Gray and White Diamond come from the same Benjamin Moore collection. Hue-wise, Distant Gray belongs to the green-grey family and White Diamond to the green-white family. The 5-point LRV gap — 88 for Distant Gray vs 83 for White Diamond — 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 1.9 puts them in subtle territory — distinguishable in direct comparison, less so from across a room. Below you'll find 1 real-room photo comparison where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
Distant Gray vs White Diamond in Real Spaces
1 real room side by side. Distant Gray and White Diamond are close enough that the difference can be hard to judge from a chip alone — these photos show how each reads at scale, across different spaces and lighting conditions.
Kitchen Cabinets
Cabinet color is always seen in context — against countertops, backsplash, and hardware — which amplifies undertone differences that might disappear on a plain wall. Distant Gray has the edge in reflectance, which shows as a quiet sense of added space rather than an obvious contrast.
Color Details
Distant Gray vs White Diamond Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Distant Gray on one side and White Diamond on the other.
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.
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