Cloud White vs Sepia Tan paint color comparison

Cloud White vs Sepia Tan

Cloud WhiteBenjamin MoorevsSepia TanBenjamin MooreΔE 24.8Distinct difference

Both are Benjamin Moore colors. Cloud White reads as beige-white, while Sepia Tan reads as beige — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. At LRV 85 vs 51, Cloud White will read as the brighter of the two — a 34-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 24.8, 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
Hex#F2F1E6
LRV85.0
BrandBenjamin Moore
NumberCC-40
Undertone
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessLight
Sepia Tan
Benjamin Moore · CC-276
Hex#DABD98
LRV51.4
BrandBenjamin Moore
NumberCC-276
Undertone
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessMedium

Cloud White vs Sepia Tan Simulated Comparison

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

More Cloud White comparisons

See how Cloud White stacks up against other well-photographed colors across different brands and tones.

Ammonite
Cloud White
Ammonite
Benjamin Moore
Cloud White
CC-40 · LRV 85
Farrow & Ball
Ammonite
LRV 69

Cloud White reflects far more light (LRV 85 vs 69), opening up a space where Ammonite encloses it.

White Dove
Cloud White
White Dove
Benjamin Moore
Cloud White
CC-40 · LRV 85

Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 85 vs 83), so neither reads brighter in a room.

Iron Ore
Cloud White
Iron Ore
Benjamin Moore
Cloud White
CC-40 · LRV 85

At LRV 85 vs 6, Cloud White is decisively the brighter choice.

Purbeck Stone
Cloud White
Purbeck Stone
Benjamin Moore
Cloud White
CC-40 · LRV 85

Cloud White reflects far more light (LRV 85 vs 52), opening up a space where Purbeck Stone encloses it.

Evergreen Fog
Cloud White
Evergreen Fog
Benjamin Moore
Cloud White
CC-40 · LRV 85

Cloud White reflects far more light (LRV 85 vs 30), opening up a space where Evergreen Fog encloses it.

Mizzle
Cloud White
Mizzle
Benjamin Moore
Cloud White
CC-40 · LRV 85
Farrow & Ball
Mizzle
LRV 52

At LRV 85 vs 52, Cloud White is decisively the brighter choice.

Agreeable Gray
Cloud White
Agreeable Gray
Benjamin Moore
Cloud White
CC-40 · LRV 85

Cloud White reflects far more light (LRV 85 vs 60), opening up a space where Agreeable Gray encloses it.

Accessible Beige
Cloud White
Accessible Beige
Benjamin Moore
Cloud White
CC-40 · LRV 85

At LRV 85 vs 58, Cloud White is decisively the brighter choice.

Denim Drift
Cloud White
Denim Drift
Benjamin Moore
Cloud White
CC-40 · LRV 85

At LRV 85 vs 27, Cloud White is decisively the brighter choice.

French Gray
Cloud White
French Gray
Benjamin Moore
Cloud White
CC-40 · LRV 85

Cloud White reflects far more light (LRV 85 vs 43), opening up a space where French Gray encloses it.

Naval
Cloud White
Naval
Benjamin Moore
Cloud White
CC-40 · LRV 85
Sherwin-Williams
Naval
LRV 4

Cloud White reflects far more light (LRV 85 vs 4), opening up a space where Naval encloses it.

Tranquil Dawn
Cloud White
Tranquil Dawn
Benjamin Moore
Cloud White
CC-40 · LRV 85

At LRV 85 vs 55, Cloud White is decisively the brighter choice.

Bancha
Cloud White
Bancha
Benjamin Moore
Cloud White
CC-40 · LRV 85
Farrow & Ball
Bancha
LRV 13

At LRV 85 vs 13, Cloud White is decisively the brighter choice.

Hardwick White
Cloud White
Hardwick White
Benjamin Moore
Cloud White
CC-40 · LRV 85

At LRV 85 vs 44, Cloud White is decisively the brighter choice.

Pure White
Cloud White
Pure White
Benjamin Moore
Cloud White
CC-40 · LRV 85

With LRVs of 85 and 84, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.

Artichoke
Cloud White
Artichoke
Benjamin Moore
Cloud White
CC-40 · LRV 85
Sherwin-Williams
Artichoke
LRV 21

Cloud White reflects far more light (LRV 85 vs 21), opening up a space where Artichoke encloses it.

Balboa Mist
Balboa Mist
Cloud White
Benjamin Moore
Cloud White
CC-40 · LRV 85

At LRV 85 vs 66, Cloud White is decisively the brighter choice.

Shoji White
Cloud White
Shoji White
Benjamin Moore
Cloud White
CC-40 · LRV 85

A 11-point LRV gap (85 vs 74) makes Cloud White the marginally brighter of the two.

Snowbound
Cloud White
Snowbound
Benjamin Moore
Cloud White
CC-40 · LRV 85
Sherwin-Williams
Snowbound
LRV 83

Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 85 vs 83), so neither reads brighter in a room.

Pigeon
Cloud White
Pigeon
Benjamin Moore
Cloud White
CC-40 · LRV 85
Farrow & Ball
Pigeon
LRV 51

Cloud White reflects far more light (LRV 85 vs 51), opening up a space where Pigeon encloses it.

Pewter Green
Cloud White
Pewter Green
Benjamin Moore
Cloud White
CC-40 · LRV 85

At LRV 85 vs 12, Cloud White is decisively the brighter choice.

Duck Green
Cloud White
Duck Green
Benjamin Moore
Cloud White
CC-40 · LRV 85

At LRV 85 vs 8, Cloud White is decisively the brighter choice.

Skimming Stone
Cloud White
Skimming Stone
Benjamin Moore
Cloud White
CC-40 · LRV 85

At LRV 85 vs 68, Cloud White is decisively the brighter choice.

Dix Blue
Cloud White
Dix Blue
Benjamin Moore
Cloud White
CC-40 · LRV 85
Farrow & Ball
Dix Blue
LRV 41

Cloud White reflects far more light (LRV 85 vs 41), opening up a space where Dix Blue encloses it.

Hicks' Blue
Cloud White
Hicks' Blue
Benjamin Moore
Cloud White
CC-40 · LRV 85

Cloud White vs Hicks' Blue

Slaked Lime Deep
Cloud White
Slaked Lime Deep

Cloud White vs Slaked Lime Deep

Vintage Vogue
Cloud White
Vintage Vogue
Benjamin Moore
Cloud White
CC-40 · LRV 85

At LRV 85 vs 12, Cloud White is decisively the brighter choice.

Livid
Cloud White
Livid
Benjamin Moore
Cloud White
CC-40 · LRV 85

Cloud White vs Livid

Saybrook Sage
Cloud White
Saybrook Sage
Benjamin Moore
Cloud White
CC-40 · LRV 85

At LRV 85 vs 45, Cloud White is decisively the brighter choice.

Pale Green
Cloud White
Pale Green
Benjamin Moore
Cloud White
CC-40 · LRV 85
RAL ClassicClassic
Pale Green
LRV 31

Cloud White reflects far more light (LRV 85 vs 31), opening up a space where Pale Green encloses it.