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Beneath the Clouds

Beneath the Clouds is a Gray paint color from Benjamin Moore, but its character reaches beyond a single label. Its blue and grey classifications hint at the directions it may take as daylight, lamps and neighboring colors move around it. The manufacturer's description below offers one reading; the room imagery leaves space for your own.

LRV

41.78

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

Beneath the Clouds in Rooms

Follow Beneath the Clouds from one space to another and watch how light, scale and surrounding materials reshape its character. 20 sourced room photos offer a closer look at the color in lived-in settings.

3 Bathroom Photos

Beneath the Clouds (2131-50) offers a starting mood rather than a finished formula: Its cool classification can bring a composed, clean tension to warmer finishes. Test it under window light, mirrors and focused task lighting.

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

Viewed across 1 house image in an exterior viewed across distance, weather and the changing sky, Beneath the Clouds (2131-50) reveals how much color depends on scale, surface and shadow. An LRV of 41.8 lets the color hold its identity across both brighter and more shaded parts of the room.

2131-50 House Exterior

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

@hinghamlumber

1 Front Door Photo

Beneath the Clouds (2131-50) offers a starting mood rather than a finished formula: Its cool classification can bring a composed, clean tension to warmer finishes. Test it under direct sun, porch shade and evening exterior light.

2131-50 Front Door

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

@thelittlejoyhouse

5 Living Room Photos

5 sourced room photos give the gallery a lived-in point of reference. Together they show Beneath the Clouds (2131-50) as inspiration rather than a promise of an identical result.

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

Beneath the Clouds (2131-50) can change noticeably under gentle morning light and low evening lamps. Sample it beside the finishes that will remain in the room.

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

Beneath the Clouds (2131-50) brings its gray character into an assortment of spaces that reveals the color outside a single design formula. Its cool classification can bring a composed, clean tension to warmer finishes.

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

The 1 dining room image turn a gray swatch into something more spatial and expressive. Its cool classification can bring a composed, clean tension to warmer finishes.

Bm Nimbus Gray Dining Room

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

@kristin_garabedian_design

1 Mudroom Photo

The 1 mudroom image turn a gray swatch into something more spatial and expressive. Its cool classification can bring a composed, clean tension to warmer finishes.

2131-50 Laundry Room

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

@createyourbasecamp

Coordinating Colors

Beneath the Clouds
Beneath the Clouds
Stone Brown
Stone Brown
Beneath the Clouds vs 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
Beneath the Clouds
White Ice
White Ice
Beneath the Clouds vs White Ice
Benjamin Moore
Beneath the Clouds
2131-50 · LRV 42
Benjamin Moore
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
Beneath the Clouds
Pure White
Pure White
Beneath the Clouds vs Pure White
Benjamin Moore
Beneath the Clouds
2131-50 · LRV 42
Benjamin Moore
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
Beneath the Clouds
Caliente
Caliente
Beneath the Clouds vs Caliente
Benjamin Moore
Beneath the Clouds
2131-50 · LRV 42
Benjamin Moore
Caliente
AF-290 · LRV 9

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

Similar Colors

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

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

Beneath the Clouds
Beneath the Clouds
Santorini Blue
Santorini Blue
Beneath the Clouds vs Santorini Blue
Benjamin Moore
Beneath the Clouds
2131-50 · LRV 42
Benjamin Moore
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
Beneath the Clouds
Solitude
Solitude
Beneath the Clouds vs Solitude
Benjamin Moore
Beneath the Clouds
2131-50 · LRV 42
Benjamin Moore
Solitude
AF-545 · LRV 42

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

Beneath the Clouds
Beneath the Clouds
Little Falls
Little Falls
Beneath the Clouds vs 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
Beneath the Clouds
Quietly Violet
Quietly Violet
Beneath the Clouds vs Quietly Violet
Benjamin Moore
Beneath the Clouds
2131-50 · LRV 42
Benjamin Moore
Quietly Violet
CSP-415 · LRV 22

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

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

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

Antique Pearl
Antique Pearl
Beneath the Clouds
Beneath the Clouds
Antique Pearl vs Beneath the Clouds
Benjamin Moore
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
Beneath the Clouds
Night Shade
Night Shade
Beneath the Clouds vs Night Shade
Benjamin Moore
Beneath the Clouds
2131-50 · LRV 42
Benjamin Moore
Night Shade
2116-10 · LRV 6

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

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

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

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

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

Lighter Colors

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

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

Beneath the Clouds
Beneath the Clouds
Silver Gray
Silver Gray
Beneath the Clouds vs Silver Gray
Benjamin Moore
Beneath the Clouds
2131-50 · LRV 42
Benjamin Moore
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
Beneath the Clouds
Brittany Blue
Brittany Blue
Beneath the Clouds vs Brittany Blue
Benjamin Moore
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
Beneath the Clouds
Colorado Gray
Colorado Gray
Beneath the Clouds vs Colorado Gray
Benjamin Moore
Beneath the Clouds
2131-50 · LRV 42
Benjamin Moore
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
Beneath the Clouds
Van Courtland Blue
Van Courtland Blue
Beneath the Clouds vs Van Courtland Blue
Benjamin Moore
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
Beneath the Clouds
Province Blue
Province Blue
Beneath the Clouds vs 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
Beneath the Clouds
Blue Dusk
Blue Dusk
Beneath the Clouds vs Blue Dusk
Benjamin Moore
Beneath the Clouds
2131-50 · LRV 42
Benjamin Moore
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
Amsterdam
Beneath the Clouds
Beneath the Clouds
Amsterdam vs Beneath the Clouds
Benjamin Moore
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
Beneath the Clouds
Hemlock
Hemlock
Beneath the Clouds vs 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

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

Manufacturer description

Renamed to Beneath the Clouds, this medium blue-gray brings refined elegance and offers wide appeal for interiors and exteriors.

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