Benjamin Moore

Nimbus Gray

2131-50

Nimbus Gray from Benjamin Moore is a cool blue-gray with enough visual weight to anchor a room while remaining in the mid-tone range. Its LRV of 41.78 places it at a moderate reflectance level, suitable for both well-lit interiors and exterior applications where a composed, neutral appearance is needed. The blue undertone is subtle but becomes more apparent alongside warm surfaces.

It works effectively in living rooms, bedrooms, and entryways. Pairing it with Benjamin Moore Gray Owl, Iceberg, Hale Navy, Revere Pewter, or Edgecomb Gray creates balanced schemes that either reinforce its coolness or provide measured contrast.

Brand

Benjamin Moore

Code

2131-50

Collection

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Nimbus Gray in Real Homes (9 Photos)

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Nimbus Gray in Different Light

Artificial Lighting

Bedroom scene to simulate Benjamin Moore Nimbus Gray under artificial light

Natural Lighting

Living room scene to simulate Benjamin Moore Nimbus Gray under natural light

Technical Specifications

Undertones

Type

Cyan/Teal

Strength

Low

Temperature

cool

Hue Angle

193°

Cyan Family

Lightness

67%

Medium

Saturation

11%

Very Muted

LRV

41.8
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Very Light
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Color Position
Saturation →
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Color Codes

HEX
#A1B0B4
RGB Decimal
161, 176, 180
RGB Percent
63.1%, 69.0%, 70.6%
HSL
192.6, 11.2%, 66.9%
HSV
192.6, 10.6%, 70.6%
CMYK
10.6%, 2.2%, 0.0%, 29.4%
YIQ
172.0, -10.2, -1.9
XYZ
38.46, 41.92, 49.24
CIE Lab
70.82, -4.39, -3.83
CIE Luv
70.82, -8.36, -4.98
Hunter Lab
64.75, -3.94, -3.57
Decimal
10596532

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