Cloud Cover vs Dark Nut Brown paint color comparison

Cloud Cover vs Dark Nut Brown

Cloud CoverBenjamin MoorevsDark Nut BrownBenjamin MooreΔE 54.9 — Very different colors

Both are Benjamin Moore colors. Cloud Cover reads as beige-greige, while Dark Nut Brown reads as beige-pink — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. At LRV 80 vs 12, Cloud Cover will read as the brighter of the two — a 68-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. The tonal difference — Cloud Cover's yellow character against Dark Nut Brown's red — becomes most visible against white trim or in morning light. At ΔE 54.9, 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 · OC-25
LRV80.3
BrandBenjamin Moore
NumberOC-25
UndertoneYellow
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessLight
Dark Nut Brown
Benjamin Moore · 2098-30
LRV12.3
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number2098-30
UndertoneRed
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessDark

Cloud Cover vs Dark Nut Brown Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Cloud Cover on one side and Dark Nut Brown 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.