Barely Beige vs Cloud White

Both from Benjamin Moore's palette. Barely Beige reads as beige, while Cloud White reads as beige-white — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. Cloud White (LRV 85) reflects noticeably more light than Barely Beige (LRV 71), a difference of 14 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Both lean warm, so they'll behave similarly in mixed or changing light conditions. With a ΔE of 10.3, the contrast is hard to miss. These aren't variations on a theme — they're two different answers to the same question. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.