Nimbus 1465 is a gray paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #D0CDC5, estimated 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.
Benjamin Moore · #D0CDC5 · 1465
Nimbus
61%Estimated LRV
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.
Nimbus Technical Profile
HEX Code#D0CDC5
RGB208, 205, 197
Estimated LRV61.1
UndertoneNeutral
Digital swatches and calculated matches are approximations. Catalog LRV values may be calculated estimates, not manufacturer measurements. Data and matching method. Check the brand reference and physical samples before purchase.
Color Familygray
BrandBenjamin Moore
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Compare alternatives to Nimbus
Digital candidates from other paint brands, ranked by color similarity. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Chic Gray
Behr
#CFCCC5
Close digital match
Cool Slate
PPG
#D0CCC5
Close digital match
On the Rocks
Sherwin-Williams
#D0CEC8
Close digital match
So Chic!
Dunn-Edwards
#CECDC5
Close digital match
Antique Sterling
Kilz
#CBC9C2
Close digital match
Moon Shot
Valspar
#D4CFC7
Close digital match
Silvered Fog
Dutch Boy
#D2CEC8
Close digital match
Power Lunch
Hirshfield's
#D4D1C7
Close digital match
Cornforth White
Farrow & Ball
#D1CBC3
Close digital match
Santo
Vista Paint
#D7D3CC
Close digital match
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Colors That Work With Nimbus
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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
Digital 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. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Nimbus from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Nimbus are Chic Gray by Behr (a close digital match), Cool Slate by PPG (a close digital match), Swirling Smoke by PPG (a close digital 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 estimated lightness value 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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