Gravity → Benjamin Moore
The closest Benjamin Moore matches for Valspar Gravity (VR084A), ranked by perceptual color distance.
Finding a Benjamin Moore Equivalent for Gravity
If you love Valspar Gravity but need a Benjamin Moore alternative, you are not alone. This is one of the most common cross-brand paint matching searches, whether you are working with a painter who prefers Benjamin Moore, your local store does not carry Valspar, or you simply want to compare prices across brands before committing.
Gravity (VR084A) is a medium gray with warm medium gray undertones. A warm medium gray with subtle beige undertones. Balanced and versatile, with enough depth to read as a real gray without feeling cold. A sophisticated mid-tone neutral that anchors a room. To find a good Benjamin Moore match, we need a color that captures not just the right depth (LRV 42) but also that specific undertone character. That is where Delta E color science comes in.
We calculated the perceptual color distance between Gravity and every Benjamin Moore color using the CIE2000 Delta E formula, which measures how different two colors look to the human eye. A Delta E under 2 means most people cannot tell the colors apart. Between 2 and 4, you might notice a difference in certain lighting. Above 5, the difference is clearly visible side by side.
The results are decent but not perfect. The closest Benjamin Moore option is Nimbus (1465) with a Delta E of 3.8, which is a "good match" level match. Nimbus is the closest BM match. Both are warm medium grays with similar depth. You will want to test a sample before committing, as the difference may be noticeable in certain lighting.
Benjamin Moore Matches for Gravity
Nimbus is the closest BM match. Both are warm medium grays with similar depth.
| Gravity | Nimbus | |
|---|---|---|
| LRV | 42 | 43.28 |
| Hex | #B9B6B0 | #BAB7B0 |
| Undertone | Warm Medium Gray | Warm Green-Gray |
| Family | Gray | Gray |
Undertone Comparison
Gravity has warm medium gray undertones. A warm medium gray with subtle beige undertones. Balanced and versatile, with enough depth to read as a real gray without feeling cold. A sophisticated mid-tone neutral that anchors a room.
Nimbus has warm green-gray undertones. A medium gray with warm green undertones. Deeper than Silver Chain, greener than Smoke Embers. A sophisticated mid-tone neutral.
The undertone difference is worth paying attention to. While they are close in overall appearance, the different undertones mean they may diverge in certain lighting. Gravity's warm medium gray quality may read differently than Nimbus's warm green-gray character, especially in rooms with strong directional light or colored accents that could pull out one undertone more than the other. Test a sample in your specific room before committing.
How These Colors Behave in Different Lighting
Gravity in Your Room
Reads as a warm, grounding gray in most conditions. The beige prevents it from feeling sterile. In bright rooms, it looks balanced and modern. In dim rooms, it deepens gracefully without turning muddy.
Nimbus in Your Room
The green is subtle but present. In bright rooms, it reads as a soft sage-gray. In dim rooms, it's a warm medium gray.
LRV and Brightness
Gravity has an LRV of 42, while Nimbus has an LRV of 43.28. These two colors reflect a very similar amount of light, so you should not notice a significant difference in room brightness when switching between them. The room will feel approximately the same in terms of light and space, which makes this a smoother transition.
Best Rooms for Gravity
Valspar recommends Gravity for: living room, bedroom, office, hallway, dining room. With an LRV of 42, this is a medium color that is in the medium range, adding real depth and presence to a room. It works best in rooms with good natural light or as an accent wall color. In smaller or darker rooms, pair it with bright white trim to keep the space from feeling closed in.
Nimbus is recommended for: living room, bedroom, dining room, office, accent wall. Both colors are recommended for similar applications, which confirms that this is a practical cross-brand match. You can use Nimbus in the same rooms you planned for Gravity.
Gravity in Other Brands
Looking for Gravity equivalents in other brands besides Benjamin Moore? We have matches across all major paint brands.
Frequently Asked Questions
The closest Benjamin Moore match for Gravity (VR084A) is Nimbus (1465) with a Delta E of 3.8, which rates as a "good match" match. Nimbus is the closest BM match. Both are warm medium grays with similar depth. Delta E measures perceptual color distance on a scale where under 2 means nearly identical, 2 to 4 means close with subtle differences, and over 5 means clearly noticeable.
No, they are not identical. Gravity is a Valspar color with warm medium gray undertones and an LRV of 42. Nimbus is a Benjamin Moore color with warm green-gray undertones and an LRV of 43.28. With a Delta E of 3.8, the difference is subtle and mainly visible in direct side-by-side comparison. Paint formulations differ between brands, so even colors with similar values can look slightly different due to pigment concentration, binders, and finish.
With a Delta E of 3.8, the difference is enough that they should not be used on adjacent walls in the same room. You can use them in separate rooms of the same house, but be aware that walking from one room to the other may reveal the difference, especially if the rooms have similar lighting. For the most consistent look, pick one brand for all connected living spaces and reserve the other brand for visually separate rooms like bathrooms or bedrooms behind closed doors.
There are several practical reasons to look for a Benjamin Moore equivalent. Price differences between brands can be significant on large projects. Availability matters if your nearest paint store or home center specializes in Benjamin Moore. Some painters have strong preferences for one brand's formula based on coverage, dry time, or workability. And if you are touching up existing Benjamin Moore work, matching within the same brand gives you the best consistency for seamless results.
Match calculations use Delta E (CIE2000) computed from Lab color space conversion. Color data sourced from manufacturer specifications. Last reviewed: March 22, 2026.