Cloud Nine vs Steamed Spinach

Cloud Nine and Steamed Spinach come from the same Benjamin Moore collection. Hue-wise, Cloud Nine belongs to the yellow family and Steamed Spinach to the blue-green family. The 68-point LRV gap — 84 for Cloud Nine vs 16 for Steamed Spinach — means Cloud Nine will open up a space more effectively. Where Cloud Nine leans yellow, Steamed Spinach reads green — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 52.8 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.