Gibraltar Cliffs vs Rainstorm paint color comparison

Gibraltar Cliffs vs Rainstorm

Gibraltar Cliffs and Rainstorm come from the same Benjamin Moore collection. Gibraltar Cliffs reads as blue-grey, while Rainstorm reads as grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. Their light reflectance values are nearly the same — 32 vs 30 — so neither will read significantly brighter or darker than the other. Where Gibraltar Cliffs leans blue, Rainstorm reads green — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. ΔE 3.6 means they're clearly different, but not dramatically so — they'd pair well in the same room. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.

Color Details

Gibraltar Cliffs
Benjamin Moore · 1587
LRV31.8
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number1587
UndertoneBlue
TemperatureNeutral
BrightnessMedium
Rainstorm
Benjamin Moore · CSP-50
LRV30.2
BrandBenjamin Moore
NumberCSP-50
UndertoneGreen
TemperatureNeutral
BrightnessMedium

Gibraltar Cliffs vs Rainstorm Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Gibraltar Cliffs on one side and Rainstorm 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.