Benjamin Moore Nimbus Gray (2131-50) Paint Color

Color Name
Nimbus Gray (2131-50)
Hex Color Code
#A1B0B4
RGB Color Code
RGB(161, 176, 180)
CMYK Values*
10.6%, 2.2%, 0.0%, 29.4%
Color Family (Hue)
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About Nimbus Gray (2131-50) color - its meaning and example

What color is Nimbus Gray (2131-50)?

Nimbus Gray (2131-50) color belongs to the Blue color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Nimbus Gray (2131-50) is #A1B0B4, and the RGB color code is RGB(161, 176, 180).

In the RGB color model, Nimbus Gray (2131-50) has a red value of 161, a green value of 176, and a blue value of 180. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 10.6% cyan, 2.2% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 29.4% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 192.6° (degrees), 11.2 % saturation, and 66.9 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Nimbus Gray (2131-50) has a hue of 192.6° (degrees), 10.6 % saturation and 70.6 % brightness/value.

Nimbus Gray (2131-50) is cool or warm?

The color Nimbus Gray (2131-50) is a cool color.

What is the LRV of Nimbus Gray (2131-50)? (For interior and product design)

Nimbus Gray (2131-50) has an LRV of nearly 41.9. By LRV value, it is a medium light color.

Light Reflectance Value (LRV) is a measure of how much visible light is reflected off a surface. It is a number on a scale of 0 to 100, with 0 being pure black and 100 being pure white. The higher the LRV, the more light the color reflects and the lighter it will appear.

Dark Color
Nimbus Gray (2131-50)
LRV 41.9
Light Color

Compare LRV 41.9 of Nimbus Gray (2131-50) with dark and light color

LRV is important to consider when choosing paint colors for a room, as it can affect the overall brightness and mood of the space. Lighter colors with higher LRVs will make a room feel more spacious and airy, while darker colors with lower LRVs will create a more intimate and cozy atmosphere.
LRV value 41.9 puts Benjamin Moore Nimbus Gray (2131-50) paint color in the medium category.

  • Darker colors: Darker colors have lower LRV numbers because they absorb more light than they reflect. This means that they will make a room feel darker and smaller.
  • Lighter colors: Lighter colors have higher LRV numbers because they reflect more light than they absorb. This means that they will make a room feel brighter and more spacious.

Color Codes - Color Space Conversions

Nimbus Gray (2131-50) (Paint - Benjamin Moore) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB

HEX #A1B0B4
Hex triplet
#A1B0B4
Red
A1
Green
B0
Blue
B4
RGBA / RGB rgb(161, 176, 180)
Red
161 (63.1%)
Green
176 (69.0%)
Blue
180 (70.6%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)
CMYK
Cyan
10.56%
Magenta
2.22%
Yellow
0.00%
Key
29.41%
HSL hsl(192.63deg, 11.2 %, 66.9 %)
Hue
192.63°
Saturation
11.24 %
Lightness
66.86 %
HSV / HSB
Hue
192.63°
Saturation
10.56 %
Brightness / Value
70.59 %
RYB ryb(34, 63, 64)
Red
34 (13.4%)
Yellow
63 (24.6%)
Blue
64 (25.3%)
HWB
Hue
192.63°
Whiteness
63.14 %
Blackness
29.41 %
CMY
Cyan
36.86%
Magenta
30.98%
Yellow
29.41%
XYZ
X
38.46
Y
41.92
Z
49.24
YXY
Y1
41.92
X
0.3
Y2
0.32
CIE-Lab
L
70.82
A
-4.39
B
-3.83
CIE-Lch
L
70.82
C
5.83
H
221.15
CIE-Luv
L
70.82
U
-8.36
V
-4.98
Hunter-Lab
L
64.75
A
-7.28
B
0.23
Other
LRV
~ 41.9 %
Munsell Color System
6.2BG 6.9/1.3

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What is Delta E (ΔE)?

Delta E is the standard measure of how different two colors look to the human eye, rather than how far apart their hex codes happen to be. It runs from 0, an exact match, to 100, the largest possible difference — so the lower the Delta E, the closer the match. The match percentage shown on each color below is simply 100% minus its ΔE.

ΔE 0
Identical – an exact match
ΔE under 1
Not perceptible; the eye cannot separate them
ΔE 1 – 2
Perceptible only on close, side-by-side inspection
ΔE 2 – 10
Perceptible at a glance
ΔE over 10
Reads as a different color altogether

Named colors similar to Nimbus Gray (2131-50) (Paint - Benjamin Moore)

These are the named colors closest to Nimbus Gray (2131-50) (Paint - Benjamin Moore), closest match first. Each card shows how much of the color the human eye sees as the same, measured as Delta E (ΔE).

#91A3B0 Color Cadet Gray
94.37% match | ΔE 5.63
#BAC4C8 Color Zinc
93.97% match | ΔE 6.03
#8BA8B7 Color Pewter Blue
93.86% match | ΔE 6.14
#AEC6CF Color Pastel Blue
93.64% match | ΔE 6.36

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RAL Design

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Pantone TCX

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Pantone PMS

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#A4BCC2 Color PANTONE 7542 C
95.88% match | ΔE 4.12
#B1B7BA Color PANTONE 4274 C
95.55% match | ΔE 4.45
#98A4AE Color PANTONE 7543 C
95.10% match | ΔE 4.90
#A6BBC8 Color PANTONE 5435 C
95.07% match | ΔE 4.93

British Standard 4800

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RAL Classic

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Paint similar to Nimbus Gray (2131-50) (Paint - Benjamin Moore)

These are the real paint colors closest to Nimbus Gray (2131-50) (Paint - Benjamin Moore) from major brands, ranked by Delta E (ΔE) match. A paint above 98% will be hard to tell apart from Nimbus Gray (2131-50) once it is on a wall.


Dunn-Edwards

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Benjamin Moore

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PPG Paints

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Valspar

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Behr

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Farrow & Ball

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#90A3A6 Color Sardine (CB8)
95.53% match | ΔE 4.47
#B0BEC6 Color Parma Gray (27)
95.46% match | ΔE 4.54
#98ACBA Color Kittiwake (307)
95.38% match | ΔE 4.62
#96AFAC Color Dix Blue (82)
94.29% match | ΔE 5.71

Sherwin Williams

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Monochromatic Color Palette

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Triadic Color Palette

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Tetradic Color Palette

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Complementary / Opposite Color

#A1B0B4
Nimbus Gray (2131-50)
#B4A5A1
Silver Pink*

Complementary / Opposite Color

Complementary colors are pairs of colors which, when combined or mixed, cancel each other out (lose hue) by producing a grayscale color like white or black. When placed next to each other, they create the strongest contrast for those two colors. Complementary colors also called opposite colors. Complementary color schemes are created using two opposite colors on the color wheel. The examples are red–cyan, green–magenta, and blue–yellow.

What is the contrasting color of Benjamin Moore Nimbus Gray (2131-50) - #A1B0B4?

Color that best contrast with Benjamin Moore Nimbus Gray (2131-50) - #A1B0B4 is #B4A5A1, color name is Silver Pink*. Contrast indicates a strong difference in color. Contrasting color can be found several ways, Complimentary contrast is one of them. Complementary contrast colors are opposite each other on the color wheel.

What color compliments Benjamin Moore Nimbus Gray (2131-50) - #A1B0B4?

Complementary or Opposite color for Benjamin Moore Nimbus Gray (2131-50) - #A1B0B4 is #B4A5A1, color name is Silver Pink*.

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