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Benjamin Moore Nimbus Gray (2131-50) Paint Color


Color Name: Nimbus Gray (2131-50)
Hex Color Code: #A1B0B4
RGB Color Code: RGB(161, 176, 180)
CMYK Values*: 10.6%, 2.2%, 0.0%, 29.4%
Color Family (Hue): Blue





About Nimbus Gray (2131-50) color - its meaning and example


What color is Nimbus Gray (2131-50)?

Nimbus Gray (2131-50) color belongs to the Blue color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Nimbus Gray (2131-50) is #A1B0B4, and the RGB color code is RGB(161, 176, 180).

In the RGB color model, Nimbus Gray (2131-50) has a red value of 161, a green value of 176, and a blue value of 180. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 10.6% cyan, 2.2% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 29.4% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 192.6° (degrees), 11.2 % saturation, and 66.9 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Nimbus Gray (2131-50) has a hue of 192.6° (degrees), 10.6 % saturation and 70.6 % brightness/value.


Nimbus Gray (2131-50) is cool or warm?

The color Nimbus Gray (2131-50) is a cool color.


What is the LRV of Nimbus Gray (2131-50)?

Nimbus Gray (2131-50) has an LRV of nearly 42. By LRV value, it is a medium light color.

Light Reflectance Value (LRV) is a measure of how much visible light is reflected off a surface. It is a number on a scale of 0 to 100, with 0 being pure black and 100 being pure white. The higher the LRV, the more light the color reflects and the lighter it will appear.



Dark Color

Nimbus Gray (2131-50)

Light Color


Compare LRV 42 of Nimbus Gray (2131-50) with dark and light Color




LRV is important to consider when choosing paint colors for a room, as it can affect the overall brightness and mood of the space. Lighter colors with higher LRVs will make a room feel more spacious and airy, while darker colors with lower LRVs will create a more intimate and cozy atmosphere.
LRV value 42 puts Benjamin Moore Nimbus Gray (2131-50) paint color in the medium category.

  • Darker colors: Darker colors have lower LRV numbers because they absorb more light than they reflect. This means that they will make a room feel darker and smaller.
  • Lighter colors: Lighter colors have higher LRV numbers because they reflect more light than they absorb. This means that they will make a room feel brighter and more spacious.




Color Codes - Color Space Conversions


Nimbus Gray (2131-50) (Paint - Benjamin Moore) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(161, 176, 180)
Red
161 (63.1%)
Green
176 (69.0%)
Blue
180 (70.6%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
10.56%
Magenta
2.22%
Yellow
0.00%
Key
29.41%

HSL

HSL(192.63deg, 11.2 %, 66.9 %)

Hue
192.63°
Saturation
11.24 %.
Lightness
66.86 %.

RYB

RYB(34, 63, 64)
Red
34 (13.4%)
Yellow
63 (24.6%)
Blue
64 (25.3%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
192.63°
Saturation
10.56 %.
Brightness / Value
70.59 %.

HWB

H: 192.63°

W: 63.14 %

B: 29.41 %

XYZ

X : 38.46

Y : 41.92

Z : 49.24

YXY

Y1 : 41.92

X : 0.3

Y2 : 0.32

CMY

C : 36.86%

M : 30.98%

Y : 29.41%


LRV

~ 41.9 %

Munsell Color System

6.2BG 6.9/1.3

CIE-Lab

L : 70.82

A : -4.39

B : -3.83

CIE-Lch

L : 70.82

C : 5.83

H : 221.15

CIE-Luv

L : 70.82

U : -8.36

V : -4.98

Hunter-Lab

L : 64.75

A : -7.28

B : 0.23






Similar Colors and Paints



Named colors similar to Nimbus Gray (2131-50) (Paint - Benjamin Moore)


Here are the colors similar to Nimbus Gray (2131-50) (Paint - Benjamin Moore). Delta E (ΔE) is the measure of the difference between two colors. Delta E is measured on a scale from 0 to 100, where 0 means exact match, and 100 is the highest difference.



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ΔE - 6.14 (93.9% similar)
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Pastel Blue
ΔE - 6.36 (93.6% similar)





Similar colors from Pantone, RAL, and other color matching system


RAL Design


Nimbus Gray (2131-50) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Design. Conversion of Nimbus Gray (2131-50) to RAL Design




Pantone TCX


Nimbus Gray (2131-50) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone TCX. Conversion of Nimbus Gray (2131-50) to Pantone TCX




Pantone PMS


Nimbus Gray (2131-50) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone PMS. Conversion of Nimbus Gray (2131-50) to Pantone PMS


#A4BCC2
PANTONE 7542 C
ΔE - 4.12 (95.9% similar)
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PANTONE 4274 C
ΔE - 4.45 (95.6% similar)
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PANTONE 7543 C
ΔE - 4.90 (95.1% similar)
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PANTONE 5435 C
ΔE - 4.93 (95.1% similar)


British Standard 4800


Nimbus Gray (2131-50) similar/equivalent colors from British Standard 4800. Conversion of Nimbus Gray (2131-50) to British Standard 4800


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BS 20-C-35 - Blue
ΔE - 4.37 (95.6% similar)
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BS 10-A-03 - Sink Grey
ΔE - 6.69 (93.3% similar)
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BS 18-B-19 - Grey
ΔE - 6.94 (93.1% similar)
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BS 18-B-21 - Blue
ΔE - 7.16 (92.8% similar)


RAL Classic


Nimbus Gray (2131-50) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Classic. Conversion of Nimbus Gray (2131-50) to RAL Classic


#989EA1
RAL 7040 - Window Gray
ΔE - 6.08 (93.9% similar)
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RAL 9006 - White Aluminium
ΔE - 7.50 (92.5% similar)
#B0B0A9
RAL 7038 - Agate Gray
ΔE - 7.78 (92.2% similar)





Paint similar to Nimbus Gray (2131-50) (Paint - Benjamin Moore)


Here are the best recommended paint colors similar to Nimbus Gray (2131-50) (Paint - Benjamin Moore). Delta E (ΔE) is the measure of the difference between two colors. Delta E is measured on a scale from 0 to 100, where 0 means exact match, and 100 is the highest difference.


Dunn-Edwards


Nimbus Gray (2131-50) similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of Nimbus Gray (2131-50) to Dunn-Edwards


#9DACB5
Irogon Blue (DEC 796)
ΔE - 2.75 (97.2% similar)
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Lake Placid (DE 6318)
ΔE - 3.11 (96.9% similar)
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Cape Cod Blue (DEC 792)
ΔE - 4.33 (95.7% similar)
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Crestline (DE 6325)
ΔE - 4.63 (95.4% similar)


Benjamin Moore


Nimbus Gray (2131-50) similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of Nimbus Gray (2131-50) to Benjamin Moore


#9CADB7
Winter Lake (2129-50)
ΔE - 2.93 (97.1% similar)
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ΔE - 3.05 (96.9% similar)
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Little Falls (1621)
ΔE - 3.12 (96.9% similar)
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New Hope Gray (2130-50)
ΔE - 4.62 (95.4% similar)


PPG Paints


Nimbus Gray (2131-50) similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of Nimbus Gray (2131-50) to PPG Paints


#A0AEB8
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ΔE - 3.23 (96.8% similar)
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ΔE - 3.43 (96.6% similar)
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Stormy (PPG10-14)
ΔE - 4.21 (95.8% similar)
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Ocean Drive (PPG1040-3)
ΔE - 4.30 (95.7% similar)





Valspar


Nimbus Gray (2131-50) similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of Nimbus Gray (2131-50) to Valspar


#93A8B1
Shale Blue (8004-38D)
ΔE - 3.68 (96.3% similar)
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ΔE - 4.69 (95.3% similar)
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Cool Customer (V107-4)
ΔE - 4.93 (95.1% similar)
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Wave Goodbye (V137-4)
ΔE - 4.99 (95.0% similar)


Behr


Nimbus Gray (2131-50) similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of Nimbus Gray (2131-50) to Behr


#AFC0C4
Ozone (PPU13-14)
ΔE - 4.31 (95.7% similar)
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Peaceful Blue (S470-3)
ΔE - 4.40 (95.6% similar)
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French Colony (N480-4)
ΔE - 5.04 (95.0% similar)
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Windsurf (PPU14-09)
ΔE - 5.11 (94.9% similar)


Sherwin Williams


Nimbus Gray (2131-50) similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of Nimbus Gray (2131-50) to Sherwin Williams


#9FBBC3
French Moire (SW 9056)
ΔE - 4.78 (95.2% similar)
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Debonair (SW 9139)
ΔE - 4.87 (95.1% similar)
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Aleutian (SW 6241)
ΔE - 5.04 (95.0% similar)
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Niebla Azul (SW 9137)
ΔE - 5.40 (94.6% similar)








Color Combinations


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Monochromatic Color Palette

Monochromatic colors belong to the same hue angle but different tints and shades. Monochromatic color palette can be generated by keeping the exact hue of the base color and then changing the saturation and lightness.

Analogous Color Palette

Analogous colors are a group of colors adjacent to each other on a color wheel. Group of these adjacent colors forms Analogous color scheme Palette. Analogous Palette can be generated by increasing or decreasing the hue value by 30 points.

Triadic Color Palette

The triadic color palette has three colors separated by 120° in the RGB color wheel

Tetradic Color Palette

The tetradic colour scheme composed of two sets of complementary colors in a rectangular shape on the color wheel.







Example Color Images and Mockup


Nimbus Gray (2131-50) - #A1B0B4 Color Images and Patterns


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