Colonial Blue vs Pink Cloud

Colonial Blue and Pink Cloud come from the same Benjamin Moore collection. Hue-wise, Colonial Blue belongs to the blue family and Pink Cloud to the beige-pink family. The 45-point LRV gap — 80 for Pink Cloud vs 35 for Colonial Blue — means Pink Cloud will open up a space more effectively. Where Colonial Blue leans blue, Pink Cloud reads red — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 36.0 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.