What color is Cloud White?
Cloud White (OC-130) is a soft, warm white from Benjamin Moore's Off-White Collection. It sits between the bright, clean whites and the creamy ones: warm enough to feel cozy, bright enough to read clearly as white.
Cloud White undertones
Cloud White measures +5.4 on the yellow–blue axis, a gentle warmth almost identical to Swiss Coffee, and −1.6 on the green–red axis, a faint cool lean that keeps the warmth from turning peachy. Side by side with Swiss Coffee, Cloud White looks slightly brighter and cleaner.
Cloud White LRV and light
Cloud White has an LRV of 85.05: brighter than White Dove (83.16) and Swiss Coffee (81.91), and softer than Simply White (89.52).
Soft white with a gray cast
Warm, sunny white
Bright morning white, softer later
Clean by day, golden at sunset
Simulated from the manufacturer's color values. Always test a sample in your own light.
Best uses for Cloud White
Cloud White works as an all-over white for walls, trim and ceilings in warm homes, and as a soft white for kitchen cabinets with wood floors and warm metals. On exteriors it reads as a clean, slightly warm white in sunlight.
When to avoid Cloud White
Avoid Cloud White beside bright white quartz, white appliances or stark tile if you want everything to look white; it reads as a warm cream beside them. In very sunny rooms it can look slightly yellow in afternoon light. For a cleaner white, Chantilly Lace (OC-65) is the step up.
Cloud White color code, hex and LRV
Benjamin Moore lists Cloud White with the color code OC-130, hex #F2F1E6, RGB 242, 241, 230 and LRV 85.05.
Colors that go with Cloud White
Benjamin Moore's coordinating colors for Cloud White:
Pale Oak and White Down are soft neutrals for walls next to Cloud White trim; Cefalú Beach, a deep blue, and Yosemite Yellow, a soft golden yellow, show how well it sets off color.
Cloud White vs White Dove, Swiss Coffee and Simply White
Among Benjamin Moore's soft whites, Cloud White (LRV 85.05) is brighter than White Dove (83.16) and Swiss Coffee (81.91) but softer than Simply White (89.52). Its warmth is close to Swiss Coffee's, so it is a good pick if you like Swiss Coffee but want a brighter room.
Cloud White as trim
It is a popular trim for warm walls because it is soft enough not to look stark, and it pairs naturally with Pale Oak, one of its coordinating colors. Compare all whites on the types of white paint page, or see White Dove vs Swiss Coffee.
Colors similar to Cloud White
White Dove and Swiss Coffee are its closest Benjamin Moore neighbors. In Sherwin-Williams, Cotton and Cheviot are the nearest we measured.
| Color | Brand | LRV | Difference (ΔE) | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White Dove OC-17 | Benjamin Moore | 83.2 | 1.1 | Review |
| Swiss Coffee OC-45 | Benjamin Moore | 81.9 | 1.1 | Review |
| Simply White OC-117 | Benjamin Moore | 89.5 | 1.4 | Review |
| Cotton SW 9581 | Sherwin-Williams | 83.1 | 1.6 | — |
| Cheviot SW 9503 | Sherwin-Williams | 88.7 | 1.7 | — |
| Cold Foam SW 9504 | Sherwin-Williams | 84.0 | 1.8 | — |
ΔE is the CIEDE2000 color difference between the two manufacturer colors: around 1 is barely visible; 2–3 is visible when the chips sit side by side.
Cloud White FAQs
What color is Benjamin Moore Cloud White?
Cloud White (OC-130) is a soft, warm white with an LRV of 85.05, between the crisp whites and the creamy ones.
What are the undertones of Cloud White?
Gently warm (yellow–blue +5.4) with a faint cool lean (green–red −1.6), so it never looks peachy.
What is the LRV of Cloud White?
85.05, according to Benjamin Moore.
What is the hex code for Cloud White?
#F2F1E6, which is RGB 242, 241, 230. Its color code is OC-130.
Is Cloud White brighter than White Dove?
Yes, slightly: 85.05 against White Dove's 83.16.
What is the Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Cloud White?
The closest Sherwin-Williams colors we measured are Cotton and Cheviot.
Is Cloud White good for kitchen cabinets?
Yes, in kitchens with wood floors, warm stone and brass.