Cloud White vs Maid of the Mist
Both from Benjamin Moore's palette. Hue-wise, Cloud White belongs to the beige-white family and Maid of the Mist to the green-grey family. Cloud White (LRV 85) reflects noticeably more light than Maid of the Mist (LRV 54), a difference of 31 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Cloud White runs warm while Maid of the Mist is decidedly neutral, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. With a ΔE of 17.0, 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 White vs Maid of the Mist Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Cloud White on one side and Maid of the Mist 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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