Nimbus 1465 is a gray paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #D0CDC5, LRV 61 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Chic Gray from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #D0CDC5 · 1465
Nimbus
61%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
More about Nimbus
Nimbus is a soft, light gray at LRV 61 — a gentle, balanced gray with a faint warm-green steadiness that keeps it from reading cold. It's an easygoing, livable gray for whole rooms, the kind that stays quietly in the background.
It holds its neutral character well across lighting, leaning only slightly cool. It pairs with white trim and both warm and cool accents. Its near-identical Sherwin-Williams match is On the Rocks, with Behr Dolphin Fin close behind.
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Nimbus in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Nimbus in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Benjamin MooreNimbus
Nearly identical
BehrChic Gray
Chic Gray
Behr
Nearly identical
Cool Slate
PPG
Nearly identical
On the Rocks
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
So Chic!
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Antique Sterling
Kilz
Nearly identical
Moon Shot
Valspar
Nearly identical
Silvered Fog
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Power Lunch
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Cornforth White
Farrow & Ball
Nearly identical
Santo
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Nimbus
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Nimbus
#D0CDC5
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A4AD85
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Nimbus
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Nimbus Room Palettes
Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Warm & Inviting
Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable
Cool & Calm
Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful
Bold Contrast
Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking
Similar Benjamin Moore Colors
Other Benjamin Moore colors close to Nimbus.
More gray colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Nimbus — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Nimbus have?
Nimbus by Benjamin Moore has a neutral undertone and sits in the gray color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Nimbus in your own space before committing.
What colors match Nimbus from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Nimbus are Chic Gray by Behr (a near-identical match), Cool Slate by PPG (a near-identical match), Swirling Smoke by PPG (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Nimbus's look from a brand your local store carries. Confirm with a physical sample, since sheen and lighting shift the final result.
What is the LRV of Nimbus?
Nimbus has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 61.1, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-light color — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions.
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