Cloud Cover vs Nimbus
Both from Benjamin Moore's palette. Cloud Cover reads as beige-greige, while Nimbus reads as greige-grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. Cloud Cover (LRV 80) reflects noticeably more light than Nimbus (LRV 59), a difference of 21 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Cloud Cover runs warm while Nimbus is decidedly yellow and red, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. The ΔE 9.8 gap is real but not dramatic — close enough to use together, distinct enough to matter as a choice. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.
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Cloud Cover vs Nimbus Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Cloud Cover on one side and Nimbus 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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