Kid Gloves vs Nimbus paint color comparison

Kid Gloves vs Nimbus

Kid GlovesBenjamin MoorevsNimbusBenjamin MooreΔE 13.3 — Distinct difference

Kid Gloves and Nimbus come from the same Benjamin Moore collection. Both sit in the greige-grey family, which is useful context if you're narrowing within a single hue direction. The 18-point LRV gap — 59 for Nimbus vs 41 for Kid Gloves — means Nimbus will open up a space more effectively. Where Kid Gloves leans red, Nimbus reads yellow and red — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 13.3 puts these firmly in different territory — two distinct design choices rather than close alternatives. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.

Color Details

Kid Gloves
Benjamin Moore · CSP-175
LRV40.9
BrandBenjamin Moore
NumberCSP-175
UndertoneRed
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessMedium
Nimbus
Benjamin Moore · 1465
LRV59.4
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number1465
UndertoneYellow and Red
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessLight

Kid Gloves vs Nimbus Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Kid Gloves on one side and Nimbus on the other.

Bathroom
Bedroom
House
Kitchen Cabinets
Living Room

Digital color is approximate. These simulations are generated from the manufacturer's hex values and overlaid on grayscale room photos — your screen's calibration, brightness, and viewing angle all affect how they render. Before committing to either color, test physical samples in your own space under the light you actually live with.