Clearest Ocean Blue vs Cloudy Gray

Clearest Ocean Blue and Cloudy Gray come from the same Benjamin Moore collection. Clearest Ocean Blue reads as blue, while Cloudy Gray reads as beige-greige — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. The 47-point LRV gap — 77 for Cloudy Gray vs 30 for Clearest Ocean Blue — means Cloudy Gray will open up a space more effectively. Where Clearest Ocean Blue leans blue, Cloudy Gray reads red — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 52.1 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.