Cloud Nine vs Clear Yellow
Cloud Nine (Benjamin Moore) and Clear Yellow (PPG) come from different manufacturers. Cloud Nine reads as yellow, while Clear Yellow reads as beige-yellow — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. The 3-point LRV gap — 87 for Clear Yellow vs 84 for Cloud Nine — means Clear Yellow will open up a space more effectively. A ΔE of 1.0 puts them in subtle territory — distinguishable in direct comparison, less so from across a room. 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 Clear Yellow Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Cloud Nine on one side and Clear Yellow 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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