Cloud Nine vs Mount Etna
Cloud Nine and Mount Etna come from the same Sherwin-Williams collection. Hue-wise, Cloud Nine belongs to the white family and Mount Etna to the blue-grey family. The 72-point LRV gap — 78 for Cloud Nine vs 6 for Mount Etna — means Cloud Nine will open up a space more effectively. Where Cloud Nine leans neutral, Mount Etna reads cool — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 61.2 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.
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Cloud Nine vs Mount Etna Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Cloud Nine on one side and Mount Etna on the other.
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.
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