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Benjamin Moore Instinct AF-575

Instinct

Benjamin Moore

AF-575

About Instinct by Benjamin Moore

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Brightness: 54.9%

Tone: Cool

HEX: #bac5d0

RGB: 186, 197, 208

Hue210°

Saturation19%

Lightness77%

Similar Colors by Benjamin Moore

These are close matches to Instinct from the same brand. They keep a similar look and work well in the same type of rooms.

Instinct

Benjamin Moore

AF-575

Frequently asked questions

Quick answers about how Instinct looks in real rooms, how it behaves with light, and how it pairs with other shades.

Is Instinct AF-575 a warm or cool color?
Instinct by Benjamin Moore is a cool mid tone color. It will usually read cool in most homes rather than a sharp pure white.
What type of color is Instinct?
Instinct sits in the blue family. Its hue is about 210°, which keeps it in that range on the color wheel.
What are the color stats for Instinct?
Brightness is about 55%. Saturation is around 19%. Lightness (HSL L) is roughly 77%. Hue is close to 210°. The hex value is #bac5d0. The RGB value is 186, 197, 208.
Is Instinct better for dark rooms or bright rooms?
Instinct has brightness around 55%. It sits in the middle, so it can work in both darker and brighter rooms if you balance the lighting.
Which colors go with Instinct?
You can match Instinct with simple whites for trim and ceiling, or with nearby neutrals from the same brand. The similar colors and complementary colors on this page are a good starting point for pairing.
Where does Instinct work best in a home?
Instinct works well as an accent on one or two walls, in cozy rooms, or in spaces with stronger daylight where a deeper color will not feel heavy.
How does Instinct compare to a pure white paint?
Instinct is softer than a pure untinted white. The cool undertone and mid tone color feel more gentle on the eye, so it tends to look calmer and less stark on large walls.

Lighter Shades by Benjamin Moore

These lighter shades sit above Instinct in brightness. They give a softer feel without drifting far from the same family.

Instinct

Benjamin Moore

AF-575

Darker Shades by Benjamin Moore

These colors drop a bit below Instinct in brightness. They can add depth without leaving the same style.

Instinct

Benjamin Moore

AF-575

Complementary Colors by Benjamin Moore

These colors sit on the opposite side of the color wheel from Instinct. They add contrast without clashing.

Instinct

Benjamin Moore

AF-575

Alternate Colors by other brands

These colors from other brands have a similar look to Instinct. They are helpful if you switch between brands or match to a contractor’s paint line.

PAGEANT SONG

Glidden

PPG1163-3

BLUE DOLPHIN

Glidden

PPG1041-4

Icy

Sherwin Williams

SW6534

NORTHERN EXPOSURE

Glidden

PPG1165-3