Nimbus vs Shale

Nimbus and Shale 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 9-point LRV gap — 59 for Nimbus vs 50 for Shale — means Nimbus will open up a space more effectively. Where Nimbus leans yellow and red, Shale reads red — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. ΔE 5.9 means they're clearly different, but not dramatically so — they'd pair well in the same room. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.