Beneath the Clouds vs Portland Gray
Both are Benjamin Moore colors. Beneath the Clouds reads as blue-grey, while Portland Gray reads as greige-grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. At LRV 60 vs 42, Portland Gray will read as the brighter of the two — a 18-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. The tonal difference — Beneath the Clouds's blue character against Portland Gray's red — becomes most visible against white trim or in morning light. At ΔE 14.9, these are genuinely distinct colors — a strong contrast if used together, or a meaningful choice between two different directions. Below you'll find 2 real-room photo comparisons where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
Beneath the Clouds vs Portland Gray in Real Spaces
2 real rooms side by side. Seeing Beneath the Clouds and Portland Gray in actual rooms makes the difference concrete; browse the spaces below to get a feel for how each color lives on a wall.
Dining Room
Dining room light is typically the warmest in the house, which shifts both colors toward the red end of the spectrum compared to daylight. Portland Gray reflects noticeably more light off the walls, making the space read more open than Beneath the Clouds.
Bathroom
Bathrooms amplify color — the enclosed space and reflective surfaces make what reads subtle elsewhere feel more present here. The LRV gap is large enough that Portland Gray will make the room feel meaningfully brighter than Beneath the Clouds would.
Color Details
Beneath the Clouds vs Portland Gray Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Beneath the Clouds on one side and Portland Gray 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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