Beneath the Clouds vs Proposal paint color comparison

Beneath the Clouds vs Proposal

Beneath the Clouds and Proposal come from the same Benjamin Moore collection. Hue-wise, Beneath the Clouds belongs to the blue-grey family and Proposal to the beige-pink family. The 29-point LRV gap — 70 for Proposal vs 42 for Beneath the Clouds — means Proposal will open up a space more effectively. Where Beneath the Clouds leans blue, Proposal reads red — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 20.7 puts these firmly in different territory — two distinct design choices rather than close alternatives. 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 Proposal in Real Spaces

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

Bedroom

Bedrooms are typically lit with warmer, lower light than the rest of the house — a condition that flatters warm tones and deepens cool ones. Proposal returns significantly more light to the room — in a smaller or darker space, that difference in perceived brightness is hard to miss.

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Color Details

Beneath the Clouds
Benjamin Moore · 2131-50
LRV41.8
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number2131-50
UndertoneBlue
TemperatureCool
BrightnessMedium
Proposal
Benjamin Moore · AF-260
LRV70.5
BrandBenjamin Moore
NumberAF-260
UndertoneRed
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessLight

Beneath the Clouds vs Proposal Simulated Comparison

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