Cloud Nine vs Relaxed Khaki
Cloud Nine and Relaxed Khaki come from the same Sherwin-Williams collection. Hue-wise, Cloud Nine belongs to the white family and Relaxed Khaki to the beige-greige family. The 28-point LRV gap — 78 for Cloud Nine vs 50 for Relaxed Khaki — means Cloud Nine will open up a space more effectively. Where Cloud Nine leans neutral, Relaxed Khaki reads warm — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 19.8 puts these firmly in different territory — two distinct design choices rather than close alternatives. Below you'll find 2 real-room photo comparisons where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
Cloud Nine vs Relaxed Khaki in Real Spaces
2 real rooms side by side. Seeing Cloud Nine and Relaxed Khaki in actual rooms makes the difference concrete; browse the spaces below to get a feel for how each color lives on a wall.
Living Room
A living room wall sees more varied light than almost any other surface in the house, which makes the choice between these two more nuanced than a chip suggests. Cloud Nine reflects noticeably more light off the walls, making the space read more open than Relaxed Khaki.
Bathroom
Small bathrooms intensify color. A shade that seems quiet in a larger room can feel immersive when you're surrounded by it on four walls. Cloud Nine returns significantly more light to the room — in a smaller or darker space, that difference in perceived brightness is hard to miss.
Color Details
Cloud Nine vs Relaxed Khaki Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Cloud Nine on one side and Relaxed Khaki 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.