PAINT COLOR COMPARISON
Benjamin MooreSimply Whitevs Benjamin MooreCloud White
Why this comparison. Both bright BM whites; Simply White has a yellow underglow that Cloud White hides.
Simply White and Cloud White are very close (ΔE 2.17). The difference shows up most in side-by-side comparison and under specific light.
BENJAMIN MOORE · OC-117
Simply White
#F2EEE2 · LRV 91
Undertone: yellow / warm
BENJAMIN MOORE · OC-130
Cloud White
#EFEAD9 · LRV 85
Undertone: yellow / warm
The numbers
ΔE2000
2.17
Very close
Perceptual color distance — lower = more similar
LRV DELTA
6
Simply White is lighter
Light reflectance: how bright on a wall
UNDERTONE
Same
Simply White: yellow / warm
Cloud White: yellow / warm
Cloud White: yellow / warm
Simply White is slightly lighter (LRV 91 vs 85, 6-point delta).
Specs side by side
| Spec | Simply White | Cloud White |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Benjamin Moore | Benjamin Moore |
| SKU | OC-117 | OC-130 |
| Hex | #F2EEE2 | #EFEAD9 |
| RGB | 242, 238, 226 | 239, 234, 217 |
| LRV | 91 | 85 |
| Undertone | yellow / warm | yellow / warm |
| Family | White | White |
When to pick which
PICK SIMPLY WHITE
Benjamin Moore Simply White
Best when you want the slightly lighter, airier read.
PICK CLOUD WHITE
Benjamin Moore Cloud White
Best when you want a warmer wall feel — pairs well with brass, oak, and creams.
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