Cloud White vs Wellesley Buff

Cloud White and Wellesley Buff come from the same Benjamin Moore collection. Hue-wise, Cloud White belongs to the beige-white family and Wellesley Buff to the beige family. The 18-point LRV gap — 85 for Cloud White vs 67 for Wellesley Buff — 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 16.7 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.