Cloud Nine vs Durango
Both from Benjamin Moore's palette. Hue-wise, Cloud Nine belongs to the yellow family and Durango to the greige-grey family. Cloud Nine (LRV 84) reflects noticeably more light than Durango (LRV 12), a difference of 71 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Cloud Nine runs warm while Durango is decidedly red, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. With a ΔE of 54.7, the contrast is hard to miss. These aren't variations on a theme — they're two different answers to the same question. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.
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Cloud Nine vs Durango Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Cloud Nine on one side and Durango on the other.
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.
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