Nimbus
We've categorized Nimbus as a versatile and reflective Gray because of its unique LRV profile. We have documented it across our network because it can provide a clean, timeless feel that works across various lighting conditions so effectively. Explore our collection of 14 room photos to see how it looks alongside coordinating accent choices.
Hex
#CFCCC4
LRV
59.40
Nimbus in Real Rooms
Nimbus has a high LRV of 59.4 — it reflects a lot of light and will read pale and airy in most spaces. 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 kitchen cabinets, living room, bathroom and misc.
5 Kitchen Cabinets Photos
Choosing Nimbus for cabinets allows you to be more adventurous with your tile and stone choices. Because the cabinetry is so well-grounded, it can balance out a heavily veined marble or a colorful geometric backsplash without the room feeling "busy."
Kitchen cabinets painted Nimbus deliver a soft, sophisticated neutral.
@precision.cabinetry
Nimbus cabinetry provides a calm, understated look for this kitchen.
@precision.cabinetry
These kitchen cabinets in Nimbus offer timeless elegance and versatility.
@fromdirttodecorated
Nimbus-painted cabinetry creates a serene, cohesive kitchen aesthetic.
@tls_cabinet_refinishing
Kitchen storage in Nimbus achieves a refined, contemporary appearance.
@tls_cabinet_refinishing
4 Living Room Photos
Nimbus anchors the living room with a quiet, architectural confidence. Its depth shifts subtly through the day — cooler in the crisp morning light and significantly warmer by lamplight in the evening — making it a natural fit for a space meant for both high-energy gathering and silent unwinding. To maximize the effect, layer in natural white oak, heavy linen, and soft metallics to let the color truly breathe.
Wall color in Nimbus establishes a peaceful, inviting living area.
@amy.russell.farber
Nimbus walls create an airy, tranquil atmosphere in this living room.
@willowtreehill19
This living room's Nimbus walls provide a calming backdrop throughout.
@willowtreehill19
Hallway walls in Nimbus create a cohesive flow throughout the home.
@heathered_nest
2 Bathroom Photos
Bathrooms test color in specific ways — task lighting, tile grout, and chrome or brass fixtures all compete for attention. Nimbus holds its own against all of it, and tends to photograph even better than it reads in person.
Bathroom walls in Nimbus deliver a spa-like, serene quality.
@pamelavdc
Nimbus provides a soft, neutral palette for this bathroom retreat.
@pamelavdc
3 Misc Photos
These photos show Nimbus in spaces that don't fit neatly into a single category: transitional spaces, accent applications, and rooms where the color becomes a fine detail rather than a broad backdrop.
Wall surfaces painted Nimbus achieve a gentle, sophisticated finish.
@francospaintinginc
Nimbus creates a versatile, understated backdrop for any room.
@francospaintinginc
This Nimbus wall demonstrates the color's timeless, neutral appeal.
@fromdirttodecorated
Coordinating Colors
Nimbus reflects far more light (LRV 59 vs 35), opening up a space where Gray Cardigan encloses it.
At LRV 80 vs 59, Cloud Cover is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 83 vs 59, White Dove is decisively the brighter choice.
Similar Colors
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 62 vs 59), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 59 vs 57), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Complementary Colors
At LRV 59 vs 24, Nimbus is decisively the brighter choice.
Nimbus reflects far more light (LRV 59 vs 14), opening up a space where Andes Summit encloses it.
Nimbus reflects far more light (LRV 59 vs 12), opening up a space where Evening Dove encloses it.
Lighter Colors
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 62 vs 59), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Darker Colors
At LRV 59 vs 42, Nimbus is decisively the brighter choice.
Nimbus reflects far more light (LRV 59 vs 39), opening up a space where Jockey Hollow Gray encloses it.
At LRV 59 vs 46, Nimbus is decisively the brighter choice.
A 7-point LRV gap (59 vs 52) makes Nimbus the marginally brighter of the two.
Nimbus reflects far more light (LRV 59 vs 37), opening up a space where Rockport Gray encloses it.