Cloud White vs Mountain Air paint color comparison

Cloud White vs Mountain Air

Cloud WhiteBenjamin MoorevsMountain AirBenjamin MooreΔE 17.3 — Distinct difference

Cloud White and Mountain Air come from the same Benjamin Moore collection. Hue-wise, Cloud White belongs to the beige-white family and Mountain Air to the greige-grey family. The 32-point LRV gap — 85 for Cloud White vs 53 for Mountain Air — means Cloud White will open up a space more effectively. Both share a warm character, which means they'll respond to light and surrounding materials in similar ways. A ΔE of 17.3 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 White
Benjamin Moore · CC-40
LRV85.0
BrandBenjamin Moore
NumberCC-40
Undertone—
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessLight
Mountain Air
Benjamin Moore · CC-636
LRV52.7
BrandBenjamin Moore
NumberCC-636
Undertone—
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessMedium

Cloud White vs Mountain Air Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Cloud White on one side and Mountain Air 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.