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Benjamin Moore Instinct

AF-575 · #BBC6D1 · LRV ~55.6

Closest tone in another brand: Sherwin-Williams Icy (~99% proximity)

Instinct (AF-575) is a light blue from Benjamin Moore with no strong undertone, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV about 55.6 (light): it reflects plenty of light and works in most rooms, including ones with limited daylight. The closest tone in another brand is Sherwin-Williams Icy (~99% proximity).

Closest tone to Instinct in other brands

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LRV (estimated)

55.6 · Light

Undertone (estimated)

None (neutral)

Temperature

Cool

Code

AF-575

HEX

#BBC6D1

RGB

187, 198, 209

HSL

210°, 19%, 78%

Family

Blues

Colors similar to Instinct in Benjamin Moore

Neighboring tones from the same brand, if you want a shade lighter, darker, warmer, or cooler.

Instinct FAQ

What undertone does Instinct have?

Instinct has no strong undertone: it reads as a light blue, in this site’s digital reading. Its color temperature is cool. This is estimated from the digital color values; north-facing light pulls undertones cooler and warm bulbs pull them warmer, so check a real sample on your wall.

What is the LRV of Instinct?

Instinct has an estimated LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 55.6 on a 0–100 scale, which is light. It reflects plenty of light and works in most rooms, including ones with limited daylight. It is an estimate from the digital HEX, not the LRV published by the brand.

What is the closest tone to Instinct in other brands?

Sherwin-Williams: Icy (SW 6534), ~99% proximity; PPG: Blue Dolphin (PPG1041-4), ~98% proximity; Glidden: Blue Dolphin (PPG1041-4), ~98% proximity; Behr: Journeys End (S520-2), ~97% proximity; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Daydream (HGSW6541), ~96% proximity; Dunn-Edwards: Bay of Hope (DE6331), ~95% proximity; Valspar: Lighthouse Shadows (4008-3B), ~95% proximity; Farrow & Ball: Parma Gray (No. 27), ~92% proximity. These are estimates of digital closeness on screen, not proven physical equivalence or official conversions; always compare a real sample of both.

What is the HEX code of Instinct?

The HEX code of Instinct (AF-575) is #BBC6D1, RGB 187, 198, 209. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.