# Benjamin Moore Nimbus Gray

Source: [https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-nimbus-gray-2131-50](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-nimbus-gray-2131-50)

Benjamin Moore Nimbus Gray 2131-50 is a light, muted blue-gray with a distinctly cool cast and soft, low-key saturation. Its blue undertone is noticeable without reading bright or icy, while the gray base keeps it grounded on broad wall surfaces. In daylight, this shade can appear cleaner and slightly bluer; under warm bulbs, it may settle into a quieter, more neutral gray-blue. It suits bedrooms, bathrooms, and north-facing rooms where a gentle cool tone is welcome, and it can also give painted cabinetry a restrained, matte-looking presence. Pair Nimbus Gray with crisp white trim, pale oak, brushed nickel, charcoal accents, or off-white textiles with subtle blue-gray patterning.

## Color details
- **Brand or system:** Benjamin Moore
- **Color name:** Nimbus Gray
- **Color code:** 2131-50
- **HEX:** #A1B0B4
- **RGB:** 161, 176, 180
- **LRV:** 41.78%
- **Brightness:** Mid-tone
- **Color families:** Blue
- **Temperature:** cool
- **Undertones:** blue

## Color codes
- **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

## Equivalent and related colors
- [Sherwin Williams Stardew](https://plan-home.com/color/stardew-sw-9138)
- [Benjamin Moore Santorini Blue](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-santorini-blue-1634)
- [Sherwin Williams Breezy](https://plan-home.com/color/breezy-sw-7616)
- [Benjamin Moore French Toile](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-french-toile-csp-595)
- [Behr Ovation](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-ovation)
- [Sherwin Williams Aqua-Sphere](https://plan-home.com/color/aqua-sphere-sw-7613)
- [Behr Nor'Wester](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-norwester)
- [Sherwin Williams Interesting Aqua](https://plan-home.com/color/interesting-aqua-sw-6220)
- [Benjamin Moore Solitude](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-solitude-af-545)
- [Behr Half Sea Fog](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-half-sea-fog)
- [Sherwin Williams Languid Blue](https://plan-home.com/color/languid-blue-sw-6226)
- [Sherwin Williams Dockside Blue](https://plan-home.com/color/dockside-blue-sw-7601)
- [Benjamin Moore Silken Blue](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-silken-blue-csp-670)
- [Behr Shadow Blue](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-shadow-blue)
- [Behr Intercoastal Gray](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-intercoastal-gray)
- [Behr Shaved Ice](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-shaved-ice)
- [Sherwin Williams Meditative](https://plan-home.com/color/meditative-sw-6227)
- [Benjamin Moore Winter Lake](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-winter-lake-2129-50)
- [Behr Flint Smoke](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-flint-smoke)
- [Sherwin Williams Dutch Tile Blue](https://plan-home.com/color/dutch-tile-blue-sw-0031)

## Lighter monochromatic colors
- [Benjamin Moore Palace Pearl](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-palace-pearl-cw-650)
- [Benjamin Moore Gentle Gray](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-gentle-gray-1626)
- [Benjamin Moore Silver Gray](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-silver-gray-2131-60)
- [Benjamin Moore Brittany Blue](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-brittany-blue-1633)
- [Benjamin Moore Colorado Gray](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-colorado-gray-2136-50)

## Darker monochromatic colors
- [Benjamin Moore Van Courtland Blue](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-van-courtland-blue-hc-145)
- [Benjamin Moore Province Blue](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-province-blue-2135-40)
- [Benjamin Moore Blue Dusk](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-blue-dusk-1644)
- [Benjamin Moore Amsterdam](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-amsterdam-af-550)
- [Benjamin Moore Hemlock](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-hemlock-719)

## Complementary colors
- [Benjamin Moore Quietly Violet](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-quietly-violet-csp-415)
- [Benjamin Moore Desert Shadows](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-desert-shadows-2114-30)
- [Benjamin Moore Hint of Violet](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-hint-of-violet-2114-60)
- [Benjamin Moore Antique Pearl](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-antique-pearl-2113-70)
- [Benjamin Moore Night Shade](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-night-shade-2116-10)
- [Benjamin Moore Brownstone](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-brownstone-csp-240)
- [Benjamin Moore Studio Clay](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-studio-clay-csp-380)

Official product page: https://www.benjaminmoore.com/en-us/paint-colors/color/2131-50

## Important note

Digital color values and matches are approximate. Screens, lighting, paint finish, surface texture, and application method can change how a color appears. Test a physical paint sample before making a final decision.