GREYS

Nimbus

#A2B1B5

RGB 162, 177, 181 · HSL 193°, 11%, 67% · CMYK 10, 2, 0, 29

Nimbus is #A2B1B5 in HEX — rgb(162, 177, 181), hsl(193°, 11%, 67%), cmyk(10%, 2%, 0%, 29%).

Nimbus pulls into the light end of the greys spectrum — HSL 193°, 11%, 67%. The neutral saturation makes it near-neutral and forgiving, and the hue reads cool. In interior projects it shines on walls, soft furniture, hard surfaces — as the project's quiet backbone. Reads best alongside white trim, natural wood, brass, soft black accents.

Color Codes

HEX#A2B1B5

RGB162, 177, 181

HSL193°, 11%, 67%

HSV193°, 10%, 71%

CMYK10, 2, 0, 29

Decimal10662325

CSS RGBrgb(162, 177, 181)

CSS HSLhsl(193, 11%, 67%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Nimbus 2131-50

Exact match

PPG

Special Delivery 1037-3

ΔE 1.1 · #A5B2B7

Sherwin-Williams

Stardew SW9138

ΔE 1.3 · #A6B2B5

Valspar

Blue Arrow 5001-3C

ΔE 1.8 · #A0B0B1

Dulux

Blue Balm SG5C2

ΔE 1.9 · #A0B2B9

Behr

Portsmouth Bay QE-52

ΔE 2.2 · #A0ACAE

Hallman-Lindsay

Citadel Blue historic-citadel-blue

ΔE 2.5 · #9EABAD

Vista Paint

Waterby K-852

ΔE 2.7 · #A0ADAD

IKEA

IKEA164 164

ΔE 2.8 · #ABB7B9

Kilz

Chambray Blue TB-45

ΔE 3.1 · #A7B9BF

Colorhouse

Water .04 Water-04

ΔE 3.2 · #9FB4B4

Dunn-Edwards

Irogon Blue DEC796

ΔE 3.3 · #9DACB5

Farrow & Ball

Parma Gray 27

ΔE 5.5 · #B2BFC5

Dutch Boy

Dusky Mood DCP-1318

ΔE 5.7 · #A6ACB8

RAL

White Aluminium 9006

ΔE 6.8 · #A5A5A5

Kobra

Grey 42

ΔE 12.4 · #889099

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

42/100

Medium

0 · DarkLight · 100

Balanced reflectance — holds colour without washing out. Versatile for most rooms and the most forgiving range for true-to-chip results.

Undertone

TemperatureCool MasstoneTeal UndertoneGreen

A near-neutral with a subtle cool green undertone — it will pick up colour from surrounding surfaces and shift noticeably under different light.

Color Theory

Complementary

#A2B1B5

#B4A6A2

Analogous

#A2B4AF

#A2B1B5

#A2A7B4

Triadic

#A2B1B5

#B4A2B0

#B0B4A2

Split-Complementary

#A2B1B5

#B4A2A7

#B4AFA2

Tetradic

#A2B1B5

#AFA2B4

#B4A6A2

#A7B4A2

Monochromatic

#546469

#778C92

#A2B1B5

#CCD4D6

#F1F3F4

Rectangle

#A2B1B5

#A6A2B4

#B4A6A2

#B0B4A2

Compound

#A2B1B5

#A2A7B4

#B4A6A2

#B4AFA2

Variations

Lighter

#B4C0C3

#C8CFD1

#DFE3E4

Darker

#7B9096

#536469

#303B3E

Saturation

#A8ACAE

#A2B0B4

#7CC5DA

Interior Use

Best Rooms

living rooms, bedrooms, bathrooms

Best Uses

walls, soft furniture, hard surfaces

Pairs With

white trim, natural wood, brass, soft black accents

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

2.21:1

Fail

vs Black

9.49:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#A2B1B5

#AAACB6

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#A2B1B5

#AFAFB4

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#A2B1B5

#A2B1B0

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Nimbus gets out of the way so the architecture and the people in the room do the work. The right neutral is never a default — it reads warm or cool, dusty or sharp depending on its undertone, and that undertone is what makes or breaks the room.

SymbolismBalance, sophistication, calm

PersonalityAdaptable, considered, timeless

versatileneutraltimelessbackdroptrimwall

How it looks under different light

#B9B1A3

Warm Bulb 2700K

Incandescent / soft white LED — pulls colour toward yellow/amber.

#A2B1B5

Daylight 5500K

Midday natural light or daylight-spec LED — closest to the paint chip.

#A6B6C7

Cool Bulb 6500K

Cool white LED / overcast daylight — pulls colour toward blue.

Pairs With

#EAEBEB

Trim

Matched off-white

Same hue at 92% lightness — trim reads coordinated, not stark.

#F7F7F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

Near-white with a hint of the hero's undertone — ceiling feels intentional.

#AD8276

Accent

Complementary punch

Hue +180°, slightly muted for paint vs. screen — use on a door, frame, or single piece.

#574738

Floor

Walnut neutral

Warm mid-brown grounds the scheme regardless of hero hue.

Paint Info

Brand · Product Line

Benjamin Moore / Regal Select Interior

Recommended Finishes

Eggshell (walls) · Pearl (trim) · Matte (ceiling)

Eggshell hides imperfections on main walls while keeping the color rich; pearl on trim adds subtle sheen and easier cleaning; flat matte on ceilings prevents glare.

Best Surfaces

Primary walls · Cabinetry · Trim · Soft furniture

Coverage & Dry Time

Typical coverage 350-400 sq ft per gallon over a primed surface.

Touch-dry in ~1 hour. Recoat after 4 hours. Full cure 7-14 days.

Primer

Standard primer is adequate.

Application Tip

Use a 9" microfiber roller on walls and a 2.5" angled sash brush for trim cuts. Two coats minimum for even depth.

Paint Calculator

Wall area (m²)

Coats

Coverage (m² / L)

You'll need

4.0 litres

1.06 US gallons · room for one touch-up coat. Buy slightly more to ensure single-batch match.

Code Snippets

CSS — color

color: #A2B1B5;

CSS — background

background-color: #A2B1B5;

CSS Variable

--color-nimbus: #A2B1B5;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'nimbus': '#A2B1B5' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#A2B1B5] text-[#A2B1B5]

SCSS

$nimbus: #A2B1B5;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #A2B1B5?

#A2B1B5 is Nimbus, a soft grey with a cool undertone.

Is #A2B1B5 warm or cool?

Nimbus reads cool, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Nimbus?

Nimbus works well in living rooms, bedrooms, bathrooms. Designers typically use it for walls, soft furniture, hard surfaces.

What colors pair well with Nimbus?

Nimbus pairs naturally with white trim, natural wood, brass, soft black accents. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Nimbus?

You can download Nimbus on DSGN.HOUSE in 15 designer formats including CSS gradient, Figma, Procreate swatches, Tailwind config, Adobe ASE, SVG, and 4K wallpapers — all free.

What's the hex code for Nimbus?

The hex code is #A2B1B5. In RGB it's 162, 177, 181, and in HSL it's 193°, 11%, 67%.

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