Brazilian Blue vs Cloud Cover paint color comparison

Brazilian Blue vs Cloud Cover

Brazilian BlueBenjamin MoorevsCloud CoverBenjamin MooreΔE 48.4 — Very different colors

Brazilian Blue and Cloud Cover come from the same Benjamin Moore collection. Brazilian Blue reads as blue, while Cloud Cover reads as beige-greige — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. The 49-point LRV gap — 80 for Cloud Cover vs 32 for Brazilian Blue — means Cloud Cover will open up a space more effectively. Where Brazilian Blue leans blue, Cloud Cover reads warm — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 48.4 puts these firmly in different territory — two distinct design choices rather than close alternatives. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.

Color Details

Brazilian Blue
Benjamin Moore · 817
LRV31.7
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number817
UndertoneBlue
TemperatureCool
BrightnessMedium
Cloud Cover
Benjamin Moore · 855
LRV80.3
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number855
Undertone—
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessLight

Brazilian Blue vs Cloud Cover Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Brazilian Blue on one side and Cloud Cover 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.