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Beneath the Clouds

We've categorized Beneath the Clouds as a versatile Gray because of its unique LRV profile. We have documented it across our network because it can add character and warmth to any space so effectively. Explore our collection of 20 room photos to see how it looks alongside coordinating accent choices.

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#A1B0B4

LRV

41.78

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Light Reflectance Value
41.78
Medium
TemperatureCool
Tone
CalmingCharmingMoodyTimeless
UseInterior & Exterior
Collection

Beneath the Clouds in Real Rooms

Beneath the Clouds has a medium-high LRV of 41.78 — present enough to register on the wall without making a room feel heavy. It's neutral in temperature, making it adaptable across different lighting conditions and room orientations. Grouped in the Gray and Neutral family, the photos below show it applied in a bathroom, house, front door, living room, bedroom, misc, dining room and mudroom.

3 Bathroom Photos

In the bathroom, Beneath the Clouds brings a spa-like intentionality to the space. It responds well to task lighting and natural light alike, and pairs beautifully with white fixtures, warm wood vanities, or brushed brass hardware for a polished, restful result.

Nimbus Gray Bathroom

Bathroom walls in soft Beneath the Clouds establish a peaceful retreat.

@loveourreallife

2131-50 Bathroom

Bathroom painted in Beneath the Clouds provides a gentle, calming backdrop.

@ericabuteau

2131-50 Bathroom

Bathroom walls finished in Beneath the Clouds offer a soothing gray tone.

@ericabuteau

1 House Photo

Exterior paint earns its keep over years, not months — it needs to handle bleaching summers, wet winters, and the slow shifts of a neighborhood's context. Beneath the Clouds has the depth and pigment quality to age gracefully through all of it.

2131-50 House Exterior

House exterior painted in Beneath the Clouds presents a modern, neutral facade.

@hinghamlumber

1 Front Door Photo

Front door color is the one exterior choice that gets examined up close. Beneath the Clouds rewards that scrutiny — it has the kind of depth that looks richer the closer you get, rather than flatter. Pair with polished or unlacquered brass hardware for the best result.

2131-50 Front Door

Front door in Beneath the Clouds adds understated elegance to the entryway.

@thelittlejoyhouse

5 Living Room Photos

The beauty of Beneath the Clouds in a living room lies in its versatility with textures. It provides a smooth, matte-like quality that contrasts beautifully against plush velvet sofas or chunky wool rugs. It's a color that invites you to stay a little longer, creating an atmosphere that feels established rather than just decorated.

Bm Nimbus Gray Living Room

Living room walls in Beneath the Clouds create a sophisticated, relaxed setting.

@groen.house

Nimbus Gray Living Room

Living room painted in Beneath the Clouds balances warmth with cool neutrality.

@studiosteidley

Benjamin Moore Nimbus Gray Living Room

Living room walls in Beneath the Clouds showcase a versatile gray palette.

@groen.house

Hallway

Hallway painted in Beneath the Clouds connects spaces with cohesive gray tones.

@thebimsmith

Nimbus Gray Hallway

Hallway in Beneath the Clouds creates visual flow throughout the home.

@lewisbirksllc

5 Bedroom Photos

To use Beneath the Clouds in a bedroom is to lean into the concept of "soft minimalism." It provides enough visual interest that you don't need a lot of wall decor; the color itself becomes the art. This allows for a clutter-free environment that is essential for mental clarity at the end of the day.

Bm Nimbus Gray Bedroom

Bedroom walls in Beneath the Clouds establish a tranquil, restful environment.

@thecolorconcierge

Benjamin Moore Nimbus Gray Bedroom

Bedroom painted in Beneath the Clouds provides a serene backdrop for relaxation.

@groen.house

Nimbus Gray Bedroom

Bedroom walls in Beneath the Clouds deliver a soft, soothing gray finish.

@groen.house

2131-50 Bedroom

Bedroom painted in Beneath the Clouds creates a calm, neutral sleeping space.

@groen.house

Benjamin Moore Nimbus Gray Bedroom

Bedroom walls in Beneath the Clouds offer a gentle, sophisticated gray tone.

@chchomesdesign

3 Misc Photos

Observe the use of Beneath the Clouds on architectural "oddities"—slanted ceilings, built-in nooks, or under-stair closets. The color helps these strange angles feel like deliberate design features rather than construction afterthoughts.

Benjamin Moore Nimbus Gray Review

Wall finish in Beneath the Clouds displays remarkable versatility and depth.

@thedennisreynolds

Paint

Paint in Beneath the Clouds blends seamlessly with various décor styles.

@whirlwend

Benjamin Moore Nimbus Gray Wall Paint

Wall surface in Beneath the Clouds demonstrates its adaptable neutral quality.

@bayareacolordesign

1 Dining Room Photo

Beneath the Clouds encourages conversation. Its calm, grounded presence creates a sense of safety and comfort that allows guests to relax and stay at the table longer, which is the ultimate goal of any well-designed dining area.

Bm Nimbus Gray Dining Room

Dining room walls in Beneath the Clouds complement both traditional and modern furnishings.

@kristin_garabedian_design

1 Mudroom Photo

For smaller entries, Beneath the Clouds provides a "box" of color that defines the space. It tells you exactly where the "messy" zone ends and the "clean" house begins, using color psychology to manage the flow of the household.

2131-50 Laundry Room

Laundry room walls in Beneath the Clouds provide a clean, organized feeling.

@createyourbasecamp

Coordinating Colors

Beneath the Clouds
Stone Brown
Beneath the Clouds vs Stone Brown
Beneath the Clouds
Stone Brown
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Beneath the Clouds
2131-50 · LRV 42
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Stone Brown
2112-30 · LRV 10

At LRV 42 vs 10, Beneath the Clouds is decisively the brighter choice.

Beneath the Clouds
White Ice
Beneath the Clouds vs White Ice
Beneath the Clouds
White Ice
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Beneath the Clouds
2131-50 · LRV 42
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White Ice
OC-58 · LRV 84

White Ice reflects far more light (LRV 84 vs 42), opening up a space where Beneath the Clouds encloses it.

Beneath the Clouds
Pure White
Beneath the Clouds vs Pure White
Beneath the Clouds
Pure White
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Beneath the Clouds
2131-50 · LRV 42
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Pure White
OC-64 · LRV 79

Pure White reflects far more light (LRV 79 vs 42), opening up a space where Beneath the Clouds encloses it.

Beneath the Clouds
Caliente
Beneath the Clouds vs Caliente
Beneath the Clouds
Caliente
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Beneath the Clouds
2131-50 · LRV 42
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Caliente
AF-290 · LRV 9

At LRV 42 vs 9, Beneath the Clouds is decisively the brighter choice.

Similar Colors

Beneath the Clouds
Winter Lake
Beneath the Clouds vs Winter Lake
Beneath the Clouds
Winter Lake
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Beneath the Clouds
2131-50 · LRV 42
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Winter Lake
2129-50 · LRV 41

With LRVs of 42 and 41, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.

Beneath the Clouds
Santorini Blue
Beneath the Clouds vs Santorini Blue
Beneath the Clouds
Santorini Blue
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Beneath the Clouds
2131-50 · LRV 42
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Santorini Blue
1634 · LRV 45

Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 45 vs 42), so neither reads brighter in a room.

Beneath the Clouds
Solitude
Beneath the Clouds vs Solitude
Beneath the Clouds
Solitude
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Beneath the Clouds
2131-50 · LRV 42
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Solitude
AF-545 · LRV 42

With LRVs of 42 and 42, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.

Beneath the Clouds
Little Falls
Beneath the Clouds vs Little Falls
Beneath the Clouds
Little Falls
Benjamin Moore
Beneath the Clouds
2131-50 · LRV 42
Benjamin Moore
Little Falls
1621 · LRV 41

With LRVs of 42 and 41, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.

Complementary Colors

Beneath the Clouds
Quietly Violet
Beneath the Clouds vs Quietly Violet
Beneath the Clouds
Quietly Violet
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Beneath the Clouds
2131-50 · LRV 42
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Quietly Violet
CSP-415 · LRV 22

At LRV 42 vs 22, Beneath the Clouds is decisively the brighter choice.

Beneath the Clouds
Desert Shadows
Beneath the Clouds vs Desert Shadows
Beneath the Clouds
Desert Shadows
Benjamin Moore
Beneath the Clouds
2131-50 · LRV 42
Benjamin Moore
Desert Shadows
2114-30 · LRV 12

Beneath the Clouds reflects far more light (LRV 42 vs 12), opening up a space where Desert Shadows encloses it.

Beneath the Clouds
Hint of Violet
Beneath the Clouds vs Hint of Violet
Beneath the Clouds
Hint of Violet
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Beneath the Clouds
2131-50 · LRV 42
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Hint of Violet
2114-60 · LRV 66

At LRV 66 vs 42, Hint of Violet is decisively the brighter choice.

Antique Pearl
Beneath the Clouds
Antique Pearl vs Beneath the Clouds
Antique Pearl
Beneath the Clouds
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Antique Pearl
2113-70 · LRV 72
Benjamin Moore
Beneath the Clouds
2131-50 · LRV 42

Antique Pearl reflects far more light (LRV 72 vs 42), opening up a space where Beneath the Clouds encloses it.

Beneath the Clouds
Night Shade
Beneath the Clouds vs Night Shade
Beneath the Clouds
Night Shade
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Beneath the Clouds
2131-50 · LRV 42
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Night Shade
2116-10 · LRV 6

At LRV 42 vs 6, Beneath the Clouds is decisively the brighter choice.

Beneath the Clouds
Brownstone
Beneath the Clouds vs Brownstone
Beneath the Clouds
Brownstone
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Beneath the Clouds
2131-50 · LRV 42
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Brownstone
CSP-240 · LRV 8

At LRV 42 vs 8, Beneath the Clouds is decisively the brighter choice.

Beneath the Clouds
Studio Clay
Beneath the Clouds vs Studio Clay
Beneath the Clouds
Studio Clay
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Beneath the Clouds
2131-50 · LRV 42
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Studio Clay
CSP-380 · LRV 29

At LRV 42 vs 29, Beneath the Clouds is decisively the brighter choice.

Lighter Colors

Beneath the Clouds
Palace Pearl
Beneath the Clouds vs Palace Pearl
Beneath the Clouds
Palace Pearl
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Beneath the Clouds
2131-50 · LRV 42
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Palace Pearl
CW-650 · LRV 62

Palace Pearl reflects far more light (LRV 62 vs 42), opening up a space where Beneath the Clouds encloses it.

Beneath the Clouds
Gentle Gray
Beneath the Clouds vs Gentle Gray
Beneath the Clouds
Gentle Gray
Benjamin Moore
Beneath the Clouds
2131-50 · LRV 42
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Gentle Gray
1626 · LRV 57

At LRV 57 vs 42, Gentle Gray is decisively the brighter choice.

Beneath the Clouds
Silver Gray
Beneath the Clouds vs Silver Gray
Beneath the Clouds
Silver Gray
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Beneath the Clouds
2131-50 · LRV 42
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Silver Gray
2131-60 · LRV 60

Silver Gray reflects far more light (LRV 60 vs 42), opening up a space where Beneath the Clouds encloses it.

Beneath the Clouds
Brittany Blue
Beneath the Clouds vs Brittany Blue
Beneath the Clouds
Brittany Blue
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Beneath the Clouds
2131-50 · LRV 42
Benjamin Moore
Brittany Blue
1633 · LRV 61

Brittany Blue reflects far more light (LRV 61 vs 42), opening up a space where Beneath the Clouds encloses it.

Beneath the Clouds
Colorado Gray
Beneath the Clouds vs Colorado Gray
Beneath the Clouds
Colorado Gray
Benjamin Moore
Beneath the Clouds
2131-50 · LRV 42
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Colorado Gray
2136-50 · LRV 44

With LRVs of 44 and 42, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.

Darker Colors

Beneath the Clouds
Van Courtland Blue
Beneath the Clouds vs Van Courtland Blue
Beneath the Clouds
Van Courtland Blue
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Beneath the Clouds
2131-50 · LRV 42
Benjamin Moore
Van Courtland Blue
HC-145 · LRV 31

Beneath the Clouds reads slightly lighter (LRV 42 vs 31), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.

Beneath the Clouds
Province Blue
Beneath the Clouds vs Province Blue
Beneath the Clouds
Province Blue
Benjamin Moore
Beneath the Clouds
2131-50 · LRV 42
Benjamin Moore
Province Blue
2135-40 · LRV 32

Beneath the Clouds reads slightly lighter (LRV 42 vs 32), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.

Beneath the Clouds
Blue Dusk
Beneath the Clouds vs Blue Dusk
Beneath the Clouds
Blue Dusk
Benjamin Moore
Beneath the Clouds
2131-50 · LRV 42
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Blue Dusk
1644 · LRV 24

Beneath the Clouds reflects far more light (LRV 42 vs 24), opening up a space where Blue Dusk encloses it.

Amsterdam
Beneath the Clouds
Amsterdam vs Beneath the Clouds
Amsterdam
Beneath the Clouds
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Amsterdam
AF-550 · LRV 29
Benjamin Moore
Beneath the Clouds
2131-50 · LRV 42

At LRV 42 vs 29, Beneath the Clouds is decisively the brighter choice.

Beneath the Clouds
Hemlock
Beneath the Clouds vs Hemlock
Beneath the Clouds
Hemlock
Benjamin Moore
Beneath the Clouds
2131-50 · LRV 42
Benjamin Moore
Hemlock
719 · LRV 29

At LRV 42 vs 29, Beneath the Clouds is decisively the brighter choice.

Color Codes

HEX#A1B0B4
RGB161, 176, 180
HSL193° 11% 67%
CMYK11 2 0 29
CIE LabL: 70.8 a: -4.4 b: -3.8
XYZX: 0.39 Y: 0.42 Z: 0.49