Beneath the Clouds vs Palmetto Pink

Both are Benjamin Moore colors. Hue-wise, Beneath the Clouds belongs to the blue-grey family and Palmetto Pink to the pink-red family. At LRV 42 vs 38, Beneath the Clouds will read as the brighter of the two — a 4-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. The tonal difference — Beneath the Clouds's blue character against Palmetto Pink's red — becomes most visible against white trim or in morning light. At ΔE 26.5, these are genuinely distinct colors — a strong contrast if used together, or a meaningful choice between two different directions. Below you'll find 1 real-room photo comparison where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.

Beneath the Clouds vs Palmetto Pink in Real Spaces

1 real room side by side. Seeing Beneath the Clouds and Palmetto Pink in actual rooms makes the difference concrete; browse the spaces below to get a feel for how each color lives on a wall.

Bathroom

Bathrooms amplify color — the enclosed space and reflective surfaces make what reads subtle elsewhere feel more present here. The brightness difference is modest but present — Beneath the Clouds gives the walls a little more lift.

Beneath the CloudsNimbus Gray Bathroom

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Palmetto PinkBenjamin Moore Palmetto Pink bathroom color

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Color Details

Beneath the Clouds
Benjamin Moore · 2131-50
Hex#A1B0B4
LRV41.8
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number2131-50
UndertoneBlue
TemperatureCool
BrightnessMedium
Palmetto Pink
Benjamin Moore · 1188
Hex#CA9C8E
LRV38.2
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number1188
UndertoneRed
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessMedium

Beneath the Clouds vs Palmetto Pink Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Beneath the Clouds on one side and Palmetto Pink 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.

More Beneath the Clouds comparisons

See how Beneath the Clouds stacks up against other well-photographed colors across different brands and tones.

White Dove
Beneath the Clouds
White Dove
Benjamin Moore
White Dove
LRV 83

White Dove is the lighter choice

Ammonite
Beneath the Clouds
Ammonite
Farrow & Ball
Ammonite
LRV 69

Ammonite is the lighter choice

Iron Ore
Beneath the Clouds
Iron Ore
Sherwin-Williams
Iron Ore
LRV 6

Beneath the Clouds is the lighter choice

Purbeck Stone
Beneath the Clouds
Purbeck Stone
Farrow & Ball
Purbeck Stone
LRV 52

Purbeck Stone reads slightly lighter

Evergreen Fog
Beneath the Clouds
Evergreen Fog
Sherwin-Williams
Evergreen Fog
LRV 30

Beneath the Clouds reads slightly lighter

Mizzle
Beneath the Clouds
Mizzle
Farrow & Ball
Mizzle
LRV 52

Mizzle reads slightly lighter

Agreeable Gray
Beneath the Clouds
Agreeable Gray
Sherwin-Williams
Agreeable Gray
LRV 60

Agreeable Gray reads noticeably lighter

Denim Drift
Beneath the Clouds
Denim Drift
Dulux
Denim Drift
LRV 27

Beneath the Clouds reads noticeably lighter

Tranquil Dawn
Beneath the Clouds
Tranquil Dawn
Dulux
Tranquil Dawn
LRV 55

Tranquil Dawn reads noticeably lighter

Balboa Mist
Beneath the Clouds
Balboa Mist
Benjamin Moore
Balboa Mist
LRV 66

Balboa Mist reads noticeably lighter

Vintage Vogue
Beneath the Clouds
Vintage Vogue
Benjamin Moore
Vintage Vogue
LRV 12

Beneath the Clouds is the lighter choice

Pale Green
Beneath the Clouds
Pale Green
RAL ClassicClassic
Pale Green
LRV 31

Beneath the Clouds reads slightly lighter

Pine Needle
Beneath the Clouds
Pine Needle
Dulux
Pine Needle
LRV 7

Beneath the Clouds is the lighter choice

Cement grey
Beneath the Clouds
Cement grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Cement grey
LRV 24

Beneath the Clouds reads noticeably lighter

Black grey
Beneath the Clouds
Black grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Black grey
LRV 6

Beneath the Clouds is the lighter choice

Piazza
Beneath the Clouds
Piazza
Tikkurila
Piazza
LRV 65

Piazza reads noticeably lighter

Humble Yellow
Beneath the Clouds
Humble Yellow
Jotun
Humble Yellow
LRV 57

Humble Yellow reads noticeably lighter

Windmill Lane
Beneath the Clouds
Windmill Lane
Little Greene
Windmill Lane
LRV 31

Beneath the Clouds reads slightly lighter

Senses
Beneath the Clouds
Senses
Jotun
Senses
LRV 41

Nearly identical in tone

Lamp Black
Beneath the Clouds
Lamp Black
Little Greene
Lamp Black
LRV 3

Beneath the Clouds is the lighter choice

Washed Linen
Beneath the Clouds
Washed Linen
Jotun
Washed Linen
LRV 55

Washed Linen reads noticeably lighter

Tea with Florence
Beneath the Clouds
Tea with Florence
Little Greene
Tea with Florence
LRV 18

Beneath the Clouds reads noticeably lighter

Thames Fog
Beneath the Clouds
Thames Fog
Valspar
Thames Fog
LRV 27

Beneath the Clouds reads noticeably lighter

Ocean Abyss
Beneath the Clouds
Ocean Abyss
Behr
Ocean Abyss
LRV 7

Beneath the Clouds is the lighter choice

Classic Silver
Beneath the Clouds
Classic Silver
Behr
Classic Silver
LRV 48

Classic Silver reads slightly lighter

Teton Blue
Beneath the Clouds
Teton Blue
Behr
Teton Blue
LRV 31

Beneath the Clouds reads slightly lighter

RAL 110-2
Beneath the Clouds
RAL 110-2
RAL EffectEffect
RAL 110-2
LRV 72

RAL 110-2 is the lighter choice

RAL 110-1
Beneath the Clouds
RAL 110-1
RAL EffectEffect
RAL 110-1
LRV 80

RAL 110-1 is the lighter choice

Paper
Beneath the Clouds
Paper
Tikkurila
Paper
LRV 88

Paper is the lighter choice

Passageway
Beneath the Clouds
Passageway
Valspar
Passageway
LRV 14

Beneath the Clouds is the lighter choice