Cloud Cover vs Spanish Olive paint color comparison

Cloud Cover vs Spanish Olive

Cloud Cover and Spanish Olive come from the same Benjamin Moore collection. These are both beige-greiges, so the question isn't which hue to choose — it's where within beige-greige to land. The 28-point LRV gap — 80 for Cloud Cover vs 53 for Spanish Olive — means Cloud Cover will open up a space more effectively. Both share a yellow character, which means they'll respond to light and surrounding materials in similar ways. A ΔE of 15.2 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
Spanish Olive
Benjamin Moore · 1509
LRV52.5
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number1509
UndertoneYellow
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessMedium

Cloud Cover vs Spanish Olive Simulated Comparison

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