Benjamin Moore Nimbus is a soft, beautifully balanced greige paint color. Sitting perfectly between gray and beige, this light mid-tone neutral offers a warm, inviting backdrop that plays exceptionally well with both warm and cool color palettes.
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Paint Technical Profile
| Color ID / SKU | 1465 |
| HEX Code | #CFCCC4 |
| Light Reflectance (LRV) | 59.4 |
| Temperature | Warm |
| Primary Undertone | Greige |
| Hidden Undertones | Taupe, Gray |
| Use | Interior, Exterior |
| Best Exposures | South, West |
| Best For | Living rooms, bedrooms, hallways, open-concept spaces, kitchen cabinets |
Digital Visualizations & Applications Explore curated design concepts and coordinating palettes.
Digital visualization: A warm contemporary gray backdrop highlighting a rust-colored velvet sofa and wide-plank white oak floors.
Design Specifications
- Lighting Exposure:Soft diffused morning light
- Trim Recommendation:BM Decorator's White
- Key Materials:Velvet sofa in rust, white oak
- Vibe:Warm contemporary
Complementary Paint Colors
Color study: Warm golden hour light pouring over soft gray walls, natural woven cane, and layered linen bedding.
Design Specifications
- Lighting Exposure:Warm golden hour light
- Coordinating Color:BM Gray Cashmere
- Key Materials:Woven cane headboard, soft linen
- Architectural Style:Scandi-modern
Complementary Paint Colors
Space visualization: Dramatic skylight illumination washing over soft gray walls and a curated black-framed gallery wall.
Design Specifications
- Lighting Exposure:Narrow skylight illumination
- Flooring:Wide plank European oak
- Styling Pro Tips:Gallery wall with black frames
Design preview: Bright midday sun illuminating a warm gray open-concept space anchored by raw concrete and deep iron accents.
Design Specifications
- Lighting Exposure:Bright midday sun through large windows
- Accent Color:BM Wrought Iron
- Key Materials:Concrete fireplace, boucle seating
- Vibe:Industrial chic
Complementary Paint Colors
Material test: Cool ambient daylight highlighting sleek flat-panel cabinetry, dark soapstone countertops, and polished chrome hardware.
Design Specifications
- Lighting Exposure:Cool ambient daylight
- Countertop:Soapstone
- Hardware Finishes:Polished chrome
- Backsplash:White subway tile
Room Compatibility & Clashes Diagnoses
Hackrea's reports evaluating the compatibility of Nimbus in real rooms.East-Facing Contemporary Kitchen
"The paint lacks sufficient depth to read as an intentional accent wall against the light cabinetry, while cool 4000K-6000K lighting risks flattening its subtle warmth into a clinical gray."
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