Cloud White vs Purple Haze paint color comparison

Cloud White vs Purple Haze

Cloud WhiteBenjamin MoorevsPurple HazeBenjamin MooreΔE 44.2 — Very different colors

Both are Benjamin Moore colors. Cloud White reads as beige-white, while Purple Haze reads as blue-grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. At LRV 85 vs 23, Cloud White will read as the brighter of the two — a 62-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. The tonal difference — Cloud White's warm character against Purple Haze's cool — becomes most visible against white trim or in morning light. At ΔE 44.2, 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
Purple Haze
Benjamin Moore · CC-980
LRV23.5
BrandBenjamin Moore
NumberCC-980
Undertone—
TemperatureCool
BrightnessDark

Cloud White vs Purple Haze Simulated Comparison

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