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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

Light Reflectance Value
59.40
Light
Tone
CalmingCharmingPaleSoftTimeless
UseInterior & Exterior

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. 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."

Benjamin Moore Nimbus kitchen cabinets paint review

Benjamin Moore Nimbus kitchen cabinets paint review

@precision.cabinetry

Benjamin Moore Nimbus kitchen cabinets paint

Benjamin Moore Nimbus kitchen cabinets paint

@precision.cabinetry

Benjamin Moore Nimbus kitchen cabinets color

Benjamin Moore Nimbus kitchen cabinets color

@fromdirttodecorated

Nimbus kitchen cabinets

Nimbus kitchen cabinets

@tls_cabinet_refinishing

Benjamin Moore Nimbus kitchen cabinets

Benjamin Moore Nimbus kitchen cabinets

@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.

Nimbus living room color

Nimbus living room color

@amy.russell.farber

Benjamin Moore Nimbus living room interior

Benjamin Moore Nimbus living room interior

@willowtreehill19

Benjamin Moore Nimbus living room

Benjamin Moore Nimbus living room

@willowtreehill19

Benjamin Moore Nimbus hallway

Benjamin Moore Nimbus hallway

@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.

Benjamin Moore Nimbus bathroom

Benjamin Moore Nimbus bathroom

@pamelavdc

Benjamin Moore Nimbus bathroom color

Benjamin Moore Nimbus bathroom color

@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.

Benjamin Moore Nimbus wall paint color review

Benjamin Moore Nimbus wall paint color review

@francospaintinginc

Benjamin Moore Nimbus wall paint review

Benjamin Moore Nimbus wall paint review

@francospaintinginc

Benjamin Moore Nimbus wall paint

Benjamin Moore Nimbus wall paint

@fromdirttodecorated

Coordinating Colors

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Color Codes

HEX#CFCCC4
RGB207, 204, 196
HSL44° 10% 79%
CMYK0 1 5 19
CIE LabL: 82.1 a: -0.4 b: 4.3
XYZX: 0.57 Y: 0.60 Z: 0.61