Benjamin Moore Cumulus Cloud 1550 is a highly popular, warm gray paint color with a subtle violet-taupe undertone. Reminiscent of an overcast summer sky, this versatile mid-tone greige provides a soft, elegant backdrop for living rooms and open floor plans.
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Paint Technical Profile
| Color ID / SKU | 1550 |
| HEX Code | #C5C1B8 |
| Light Reflectance (LRV) | 52.31 |
| Temperature | Warm |
| Primary Undertone | Taupe |
| Hidden Undertones | Violet, Purple |
| Use | Interior |
| Best Exposures | South, West |
| Best For | Living rooms, bedrooms, hallways, kitchen cabinets, open floor plans |
Digital Visualizations & Applications Explore curated design concepts and coordinating palettes.
Digital visualization: This airy greige hue applied to living room walls, highlighting a monumental travertine table and charcoal cashmere.
Design Specifications
- Lighting Exposure:Soft, enveloping overcast daylight
- Trim Recommendation:BM Chantilly Lace (OC-65)
- Key Materials:Travertine coffee table, white boucle sofa
- Textiles:Cashmere throws in charcoal
- Flooring:Light ash wood
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Color test: A tranquil pale greige backdrop establishing a monochromatic retreat with bleached oak and crisp white bedding.
Design Specifications
- Lighting Exposure:Gentle morning light filtering through sheer curtains
- Trim Recommendation:BM Chantilly Lace (OC-65)
- Bed Linens:Crisp white percale with a greige linen duvet
- Accent Woods:Bleached oak
- Styling Pro Tips:Keep the palette monochromatic for a serene retreat
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Concept board: Observing this elegant neutral tone above traditional wainscoting, grounded by a classic black and white marble floor.
Design Specifications
- Lighting Exposure:Warm ambient light from flush mount fixtures
- Trim Recommendation:BM Chantilly Lace (OC-65)
- Flooring:Classic black and white marble checkerboard
- Architectural Style:Traditional wainscoting
- Hardware Finishes:Polished brass
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Kitchen visualization: Testing this modern warm gray on flat-panel cabinets under direct sunlight, paired with sleek quartzite and brushed nickel.
Design Specifications
- Lighting Exposure:Bright, direct morning sunlight
- Coordinating Wall Color:BM Chantilly Lace (OC-65)
- Countertop:White Macaubas quartzite
- Hardware Finishes:Brushed nickel
- Backsplash:Vertical stacked white ceramic tiles
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Material study: A versatile light taupe unifying a sprawling open layout, complementing polished concrete floors and light oak beams.
Design Specifications
- Lighting Exposure:Expansive, multidirectional natural light
- Trim Recommendation:BM Chantilly Lace (OC-65)
- Key Materials:Polished concrete floors, light oak architectural beams
- Furniture:Modular sectional in pale gray
- Styling Pro Tips:Use large-scale art to anchor the airy greige walls
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