Cloud White vs Rusty Nail paint color comparison

Cloud White vs Rusty Nail

Cloud WhiteBenjamin MoorevsRusty NailBenjamin MooreΔE 58.0 — Very different colors

Both are Benjamin Moore colors. Cloud White reads as beige-white, while Rusty Nail reads as beige — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. At LRV 85 vs 16, Cloud White will read as the brighter of the two — a 69-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. They share a warm quality — useful to know if you're layering them in the same space. At ΔE 58.0, 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
Rusty Nail
Benjamin Moore · CC-390
LRV15.7
BrandBenjamin Moore
NumberCC-390
Undertone—
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessDark

Cloud White vs Rusty Nail Simulated Comparison

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