Instinct featured
Benjamin MooreAF-575

Instinct

With a focus on versatile and reflective tones, Instinct (AF-575) is a standout Gray in our database. It was selected for this featured gallery for its ability to provide a clean, timeless feel that works across various lighting conditions. See it applied across 3 real world scenarios and find professional pairing data below.

Hex

#BAC5D0

LRV

55.12

Light Reflectance Value
55.12
Mid-tone
Tone
CalmingCharmingPale
UseInterior & Exterior

Instinct in Real Rooms

Instinct has a medium-high LRV of 55.12 — present enough to register on the wall without making a room feel heavy. Grouped in the Gray and Neutral family, the photos below show it applied in a bathroom and misc.

1 Bathroom Photo

Using Instinct on a bathroom vanity is a clever way to introduce color without painting the walls. It creates a sophisticated anchor for the room, especially when topped with a thick white quartz or a contrasting dark stone.

Benjamin Moore Instinct bathroom color paint

Benjamin Moore Instinct bathroom color paint

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2 Misc Photos

These "miscellaneous" applications of Instinct prove that there is truly no room in the house that wouldn't benefit from its sophisticated, grounded, and endlessly adaptable presence.

Benjamin Moore Instinct wall paint color review

Benjamin Moore Instinct wall paint color review

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Benjamin Moore Instinct wall paint color

Benjamin Moore Instinct wall paint color

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Color Codes

HEX#BAC5D0
RGB186, 197, 208
HSL210° 19% 77%
CMYK11 5 0 18
CIE LabL: 79.0 a: -1.6 b: -6.8
XYZX: 0.52 Y: 0.55 Z: 0.68