What is the HEX code for Benjamin Moore Nimbus Gray?

The hexadecimal color code for Benjamin Moore Nimbus Gray undertone is #A1B0B4 .

What is the RGB code of Benjamin Moore Nimbus Gray?

RGB code is 161, 176, 180 . RGB (red, green and blue) additive color model is a system representing the colors used on a digital display screen (TV, PC, laptop, phone or tablet). It defines the intensity of the color with a value between 0 and 255.

Benjamin Moore Nimbus Gray 2131-50

Q: Is Benjamin Moore Nimbus Gray 2131-50 cool or warm?

Benjamin Moore 2131-50 Nimbus Gray is cool color according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

Q: What are Benjamin Moore Nimbus Gray undertones?

Blue is Benjamin Moore Nimbus Gray undertone color.

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Nimbus Gray for bedroom (5 photos)
Nimbus Gray for living room (3 photos)
Benjamin Moore Nimbus Gray for bathroom (3 photos)
Nimbus Gray for exterior (2 photos)
Benjamin Moore Nimbus Gray reviews (7 photos)
What are Benjamin Moore Nimbus Gray undertones?
Is Nimbus Gray 2131-50 cool or warm?
How light temperature affects on Nimbus Gray
Monochromatic color scheme
Complementary color scheme
Color comparison and matching
LRV of Nimbus Gray 2131-50
Color codes
Color equivalents

Official page:	Nimbus Gray 2131-50
Code:	2131-50
Name:	Nimbus Gray
Brand:	Benjamin Moore

What color is Benjamin Moore Nimbus Gray?

Benjamin Moore's Nimbus Gray 2131-50 brings a soft and soothing atmosphere to any room. This versatile color pairs beautifully with crisp white trim for a classic look, or with warm wood tones for a cozy feel. Complement Nimbus Gray with accents in shades of blue for a calming and serene palette. Adding touches of metallic finishes can enhance the elegance and sophistication of this subtle hue. Create a timeless and tranquil space with Nimbus Gray as your foundation color.

Nimbus Gray for bedroom (5 photos)

We’ve hand-picked a beautiful collection of photos of this amazing blue shade used in real bedrooms. Take a look and imagine how this wonderful cool mid-tone paint color could transform your own bedroom space.

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Nimbus Gray for living room (3 photos)

Check out this stunning Mid-tone color used in real living rooms. Explore how this blue shade can create a unique space

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Benjamin Moore 2131-50 for bathroom (3 photos)

Looking for inspiration for your dream bathroom renovation project? These beautiful handpicked photos will show you this delightfully cool Mid-tone blue real bathrooms.

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Nimbus Gray for exterior (2 photos)

Looking for a fresh new look for your house exterior or starting from skretch? We’ve collected pictures of real-life homes that have been painted with this cool blue hue. Find inspiration for your house’s exterior, front doors, gates, shutters, frames or windows.

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Benjamin Moore Nimbus Gray reviews (7 photos)

View the photos of real spaces painted with this blue that were not included in specific categories.Close-ups, painted furniture, storages and dressers, hallways, stairs and ceilings.

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What are Benjamin Moore Nimbus Gray undertones?

Nimbus Gray has a clear blue undertone based on its position in the color space. We identify undertones by isolating the pure hue (separating it from lightness and saturation), which avoids distortions caused by tints, tones, and shades.
This method is generally more reliable than judging undertones on a white background.

HEX value:

#A1B0B4

RGB code:

161, 176, 180

Is Benjamin Moore Nimbus Gray 2131-50 cool or warm?

warm

cool

With a hue of 193°, this Blue reads cool based on its HSL hue position.

2131-50 Nimbus Gray HSL code: 193, 11%, 67%

Hue - degree on a color wheel from 0 to 360. 0 is red, 120 is green, and 240 is blue.
Saturation is expressed as a percentage. At 0%, it appears as a shade of grey, and at 100%, it is in full color.
Lightness is also a percentage value. 0% is black, and 100% is white.

How light temperature affects Nimbus Gray

Natural Lighting. During the day, natural light shifts from about 2000 K at sunrise/sunset to 5500–6500 K at noon.

In addition, natural‑light temperature depends on its direction:

Direction of sunlight	Visible temp.	Hue	Duration
North	Cool	Bluish	All day
East	Warm	Yellow	Before noon
West	Warm	Orange‑red	After noon
South	Warm	Orange‑yellow	All day

Artificial Lighting. When choosing bulbs, pay attention to their color‑temperature (Kelvins).
Use the slider to see how this Blue shade looks under different lighting:

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Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Benjamin Moore Nimbus Gray:

Monochromatic color scheme

This scheme consists of various shades, tints, and tones of a single color. While it offers a perfect combination of hues, without accent décor it may become monotonous.

Lighter shades

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Darker shades

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Complementary color scheme

This color scheme is a combination of two shades that are opposite each other on the color wheel. The high contrast between these colors creates a vibrant and dynamic visual effect. For the color Nimbus Gray with a green hue, complementary colors are those with a red hue close to 13, such as Benjamin Moore Quietly Violet and Desert Shadows.

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LRV of Nimbus Gray

Nimbus Gray has an LRV of 41.78% and refers to Light Medium colors that reflect half of the incident light. Why LRV is important?

Light Reflectance Value scale illustration

Light Reflectance Value measures the amount of visible and usable light that reflects from a painted surface.
Simply put, the higher the LRV of a paint color, the brighter the room you will get.
The scale goes from 0% (absolute black, absorbing all light) to 100% (pure white, reflecting all light).

Act like a pro: When choosing paint with an LRV of 41.78%, pay attention to your bulbs' brightness. Light brightness is measured in lumens. The lower the paint's LRV, the higher lumen level you need. Every square foot of room needs at least 40 lumens. That means for a 200 ft² living room you’ll need about 8000 lumens of light – e.g., eight 1000 lm bulbs.

Color codes

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Format	Code
HEX	#A1B0B4
RGB Decimal	161, 176, 180
RGB Percent	63.14%, 69.02%, 70.59%
HSV	Hue: 193° Saturation: 10.56% Value: 70.59%
HSL	hsl(193, 11, 67)
CMYK	Cyan: 10.56 Magenta: 2.22 Yellow: 0.0 Key: 29.41
YIQ	Y: 171.971 I: -10.224 Q: -1.928
XYZ	X: 38.459 Y: 41.922 Z: 49.233
CIE Lab	L:70.817 a:-4.393 b:-3.822
CIE Luv	L:70.817 u:-8.362 v:-4.959
Decimal	10596532
Hunter Lab	64.748, -7.282, 0.24