Beneath the Clouds vs Stormy Monday
Both are Benjamin Moore colors. Hue-wise, Beneath the Clouds belongs to the blue-grey family and Stormy Monday to the grey family. With LRVs of 42 and 41, they'll behave almost identically in terms of how much light they reflect back into a room. The tonal difference — Beneath the Clouds's blue character against Stormy Monday's red — becomes most visible against white trim or in morning light. At ΔE 7.1, the difference is perceptible but not dramatic — the two can work harmoniously in the same space. 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 Stormy Monday in Real Spaces
2 real rooms side by side. Beneath the Clouds and Stormy Monday 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.
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. Stormy Monday brings more warmth to the space, while Beneath the Clouds keeps things cooler and crisper.
Front Door
Front doors are seen in isolation against the rest of the facade, which makes them a high-stakes surface where even subtle differences matter. Beneath the Clouds reads more restrained here, while Stormy Monday adds a sense of enclosure and warmth.
Color Details
Beneath the Clouds vs Stormy Monday Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Beneath the Clouds on one side and Stormy Monday 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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