Cloud Cover vs Desert Shadows paint color comparison

Cloud Cover vs Desert Shadows

Cloud CoverBenjamin MoorevsDesert ShadowsBenjamin MooreΔE 54.6 — Very different colors

Both are Benjamin Moore colors. Cloud Cover reads as beige-greige, while Desert Shadows reads as grey — 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 Desert Shadows's red — becomes most visible against white trim or in morning light. At ΔE 54.6, 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
Desert Shadows
Benjamin Moore · 2114-30
LRV11.9
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number2114-30
UndertoneRed
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessDark

Cloud Cover vs Desert Shadows Simulated Comparison

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