Cloud Cover vs Galaxy paint color comparison

Cloud Cover vs Galaxy

Cloud CoverBenjamin MoorevsGalaxyBenjamin MooreΔE 66.1 — Very different colors

Cloud Cover and Galaxy come from the same Benjamin Moore collection. Cloud Cover reads as beige-greige, while Galaxy reads as grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. The 74-point LRV gap — 80 for Cloud Cover vs 6 for Galaxy — means Cloud Cover will open up a space more effectively. Where Cloud Cover leans yellow, Galaxy reads purple — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 66.1 puts these firmly in different territory — two distinct design choices rather than close alternatives. 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
Galaxy
Benjamin Moore · 2117-20
LRV6.3
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number2117-20
UndertonePurple
TemperatureNeutral
BrightnessDark

Cloud Cover vs Galaxy Simulated Comparison

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