Cumulus Cloud by Benjamin Moore paint color
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Cumulus Cloud

54%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
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Cumulus Cloud Technical Profile

What color is Cumulus Cloud? It's a medium warm gray with the hex code #C6C2B9. Colors similar to Cumulus Cloud include Sherwin-Williams Colonnade Gray, Farrow & Ball Pavilion Gray, MPC Gray Bunny. Cumulus Cloud has a neutral undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. At LRV 54, Cumulus Cloud sits in the comfortable mid-light range — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions. As a warm neutral, Cumulus Cloud pairs with off-whites for trim, white oak or walnut floors, and brass or warm brushed nickel hardware. Deep green, navy, or terra-cotta all read well as accent colors. Warm neutrals come alive under 2700K bulbs, where their underlying yellow or peach undertones add visible warmth. Under 4000K daylight they read cleaner and slightly cooler.

HEX Code#C6C2B9
RGB198, 194, 185
LRV54.1
UndertoneNeutral
Color Familygray
BrandBenjamin Moore
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Colors Similar to Cumulus Cloud

Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.

Colonnade Gray

Sherwin-Williams

Nearly identical

Pavilion Gray

Farrow & Ball

Nearly identical

Gray Bunny

MPC

Nearly identical

Early Evening

PPG

Nearly identical

Armadillo

Behr

Nearly identical

Smoke Ring

Kilz

Nearly identical

Hidden Cove

Hirshfield's

Nearly identical

Sheepskin

Vista Paint

Nearly identical
Recommended Pairings

Colors That Work With Cumulus Cloud

Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Living room with applied paint colors

Side Walls

Cumulus Cloud

#C6C2B9

Accent Wall

Tonal Shift

A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.

#A6AD85

Trim & Molding

Pure White

Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.

#FFFFFF

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Color Palettes for Cumulus Cloud

Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast

Base

Pavilion Gray

Complement

Savoy

Cumulus Cloud Room Palettes

Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Walls

This Color

Trim

Snow White

Accent

Sterling Forest

Pop

Cognac Snifter

Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

This Color

Trim

Chantilly Lace

Accent

Gothic Green

Pop

Purple Heart

Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

This Color

Trim

Chantilly Lace

Accent

Stained Glass

Pop

Athens Blue

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

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Silver Peony

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Alphano Beige

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Harbor Town

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Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.

Whirlwind

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Gibraltar Cliffs

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Cumulus Cloud — Frequently Asked Questions

What undertone does Cumulus Cloud have?
Cumulus Cloud by Benjamin Moore has a neutral undertone and belongs to the gray color family.
What colors match Cumulus Cloud from other brands?
The closest matches are Colonnade Gray by Sherwin-Williams (#C6C0B6), Pavilion Gray by Farrow & Ball (#C8C3BC), Gray Bunny by MPC (#C6C4BA). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Cumulus Cloud?
Cumulus Cloud has an LRV of 54.1, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.

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