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.