Cloudy Gray vs Providence Blue

Cloudy Gray and Providence Blue come from the same Benjamin Moore collection. Hue-wise, Cloudy Gray belongs to the beige-greige family and Providence Blue to the blue-grey family. The 58-point LRV gap — 77 for Cloudy Gray vs 19 for Providence Blue — means Cloudy Gray will open up a space more effectively. Where Cloudy Gray leans red, Providence Blue reads blue — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 42.9 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.