Cloud White vs Nordic Gray paint color comparison

Cloud White vs Nordic Gray

Cloud WhiteBenjamin MoorevsNordic GrayBenjamin MooreΔE 35.7 — Very different colors

Both are Benjamin Moore colors. Cloud White reads as beige-white, while Nordic Gray reads as beige-greige — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. At LRV 85 vs 29, Cloud White will read as the brighter of the two — a 57-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. The tonal difference — Cloud White's warm character against Nordic Gray's red — becomes most visible against white trim or in morning light. At ΔE 35.7, these are genuinely distinct colors — a strong contrast if used together, or a meaningful choice between two different directions. 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
Nordic Gray
Benjamin Moore · CC-576
LRV28.5
BrandBenjamin Moore
NumberCC-576
UndertoneRed
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessMedium

Cloud White vs Nordic Gray Simulated Comparison

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