Swiss Coffee vs Cloud White
A side-by-side comparison of Benjamin Moore Swiss Coffee (OC-45) and Benjamin Moore Cloud White (OC-130).
| Benjamin Moore Swiss Coffee | Benjamin Moore Cloud White | |
|---|---|---|
| Code | OC-45 | OC-130 |
| Hex |
#F0EBDD
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#F3EEE4
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| RGB | 240, 235, 221 | 243, 238, 228 |
| LRV | 83.93 | 87.35 |
| Undertone | Warm Yellow | Warm Yellow-Cream |
| Family | Off-White | White |
| Best Rooms | Living Room, Bedroom, Whole House, Hallway, Dining Room | Whole House, Trim, Cabinets, Living Room, Bedroom |
LRV Comparison
Light Reflectance Value measures how much light a color reflects. Swiss Coffee has an LRV of 83.93 (very light) and Cloud White has an LRV of 87.35 (very light). These two colors reflect a similar amount of light, so the brightness of a room will feel comparable with either choice.
The Full Comparison
Two beloved warm off-whites from Benjamin Moore, but with different levels of warmth. Swiss Coffee is slightly more yellow-cream and reads as a distinct off-white. Cloud White is closer to a true white with just a hint of warmth. Swiss Coffee wraps a room in warmth and works beautifully in older homes with warm wood trim. Cloud White provides warmth without the obvious cream, making it more versatile in modern spaces. For cabinets, Cloud White reads cleaner. For walls where you want visible warmth, Swiss Coffee delivers more personality.
Swiss Coffee Undertones
A classic warm off-white with yellow-cream undertones. Slightly warmer than White Dove, with a cozier, more enveloping feel.
Cloud White Undertones
A warm, creamy white similar to White Dove but with slightly more yellow warmth. Soft and inviting without being obviously yellow.
Lighting Behavior
Swiss Coffee: Reads warmest in south and west-facing rooms. Under cool north light, it settles into a pleasant warm neutral. Can look noticeably yellow under warm incandescent bulbs.
Cloud White: Warmer than White Dove in south-facing rooms. Under cool north light, it reads as a pleasant warm off-white. A reliable warm white for any space.
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Frequently Asked Questions
No, Swiss Coffee (Benjamin Moore) and Cloud White (Benjamin Moore) are not the same color. They're in the same family (off-white), but they differ in undertone, LRV, and how they behave in different lighting. Swiss Coffee has warm yellow undertones, while Cloud White has warm yellow-cream undertones. Always compare physical samples before choosing.
Cloud White is lighter with an LRV of 87.35, compared to Swiss Coffee's LRV of 83.93. LRV (Light Reflectance Value) measures how much light a color reflects on a scale from 0 (black) to 100 (white).
That's a popular combination. Using the darker Swiss Coffee (LRV 83.93) on walls and the lighter Cloud White (LRV 87.35) on trim creates a classic contrast that makes the trim pop.