Cloud White BM OC-130

Cloud White (OC-130) LRV and undertone

Benjamin Moore Cloud White (OC-130) has an LRV of 85.05, a light depth, and a white color family with a warm yellow undertone. Light Reflectance Value indicates how much visible light a paint color reflects. With an LRV above 85, Cloud White reflects substantial light and can help a room appear brighter. Its warm undertone means it may read less stark than a cooler white, although surrounding colors and lighting influence the result. North-facing light can emphasize cooler contrasts, while southern exposure often brings out warmth. The actual appearance also depends on nearby flooring, furnishings, and trim. Sample the paint beside those surfaces before committing to a full room.

Cloud White in other brands

Several alternatives have small measured differences from Cloud White. Behr Polar Bear (75) has an LRV of 90.0 and a ΔE of 1.5, making it a very close match, although its higher reflectance may make it appear brighter. Valspar Swiss Coffee (7002-16) has an LRV of 86.15 and ΔE of 1.6, also placing it in the very-close range. Behr Swiss Coffee (12), with an LRV of 84.0 and ΔE of 1.7, is another very close option with slightly lower reflectance. Sherwin-Williams Alabaster (SW 7008) has an LRV of 82.0 and ΔE of 1.8, so it is very close by the same measure. ΔE describes color difference: under 1 means near-identical, 1–2 means very close, 2–4 means close but visibly different side by side, and above 4 means only similar. These comparisons are useful starting points, not guarantees of identical appearance.

Lighter and darker Benjamin Moore alternatives

Benjamin Moore Simply White (OC-117) has an LRV of 89.52 and a ΔE of 1.4, making it a lighter alternative with very similar measured color. It may suit rooms where maximizing reflected light is a priority. Benjamin Moore White Heron (OC-57), at LRV 86.69, is also lighter and offers another nearby comparison. For a darker option, Benjamin Moore White Dove (OC-17) has an LRV of 83.16 and a ΔE of 1.1. Its lower reflectance may create a slightly stronger distinction against brighter whites. Benjamin Moore Swiss Coffee (OC-45), at LRV 81.91, is another darker alternative. When comparing these whites, paint large samples and observe them throughout the day. Use trim samples to check contrast, since two light colors can look more different when placed directly together. The chosen sheen also affects reflected light and the visibility of surface imperfections.

Before you buy, compare a physical sample with the swatch on Benjamin Moore’s page for Cloud White.