Cloud Cover vs Mineral Alloy paint color comparison

Cloud Cover vs Mineral Alloy

Cloud CoverBenjamin MoorevsMineral AlloyBenjamin MooreΔE 35.0 — Very different colors

Both are Benjamin Moore colors. Hue-wise, Cloud Cover belongs to the beige-greige family and Mineral Alloy to the blue-grey family. At LRV 80 vs 28, Cloud Cover will read as the brighter of the two — a 52-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. The tonal difference — Cloud Cover's warm character against Mineral Alloy's blue — becomes most visible against white trim or in morning light. At ΔE 35.0, these are genuinely distinct colors — a strong contrast if used together, or a meaningful choice between two different directions. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.

Color Details

Cloud Cover
Benjamin Moore · 855
LRV80.3
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number855
Undertone—
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessLight
Mineral Alloy
Benjamin Moore · 1622
LRV28.5
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number1622
UndertoneBlue
TemperatureCool
BrightnessMedium

Cloud Cover vs Mineral Alloy Simulated Comparison

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