Intrigue
With a focus on versatile tones, Intrigue (1580) is a standout Neutral in our database. It was selected for this featured gallery for its ability to perfect for adding character to any space. See it applied across 22 real world scenarios and find professional pairing data below.
Hex
#818981
LRV
24.43
Intrigue in Real Rooms
Intrigue has a medium LRV of 24.43 — it adds real depth and will read noticeably darker as natural light fades. Grouped in the Neutral family, the photos below show it applied in a bathroom, bedroom, living room, kitchen cabinets, misc and dining room.
6 Bathroom Photos
In a powder room, Intrigue can be used floor-to-ceiling to create a dramatic, high-impact experience for guests. Because these rooms are small and transitional, they can handle the full intensity of the color's personality without feeling overwhelming.
Benjamin Moore Intrigue bathroom inspiration
@thewhartonhome
5 Bedroom Photos
Intrigue has a unique ability to make a bedroom feel larger yet more intimate at the same time. By softening the "edges" of the room, the walls seem to move back, while the warmth of the tone makes the bed feel like a safe, protected island in the center of the space.
Benjamin Moore Intrigue bedroom picture
@thedecorateddifference
Benjamin Moore Intrigue bedroom photo
@thedecorateddifference
Benjamin Moore Intrigue bedroom paint review
@thedecorateddifference
Benjamin Moore Intrigue cozy bedroom
@thedecorateddifference
Benjamin Moore Intrigue bedroom color
@arielstarke
5 Living Room Photos
Intrigue provides a subtle architectural "lift" to a living room, especially those with high ceilings or intricate crown molding. The way shadows settle into the corners with this particular shade adds a layer of history and gravity to the space, making even a new build feel like it has stories to tell.
Benjamin Moore Intrigue victorian living room
@fixingupfellows
Intrigue Grey Living Room
@thefreshhome
Intrigue Living Room
@thefreshhome
Bm Intrigue Living Room
@thefreshhome
Intrigue Living Room
@thefreshhome
2 Kitchen Cabinets Photos
The way Intrigue interacts with under-cabinet lighting is transformative. It catches the glow and reflects a softer, more diffused light onto the countertops, making the workspace feel more inviting and less utilitarian.
Intrigue Kitchen Cabinets
@watercolor_miami
Kitchen Cabinets
@watercolor_miami
2 Misc Photos
Note how Intrigue is used as a "ceiling color" in some of these rooms. This "fifth wall" application is a bold designer move that can make a room feel infinitely more cozy and architecturally unique.
Bm Intrigue Painted Dresser
@figandpoppyco
Intrigue Ceiling
@rookdesignco
2 Dining Room Photos
Dining rooms are often the best place to take a "color risk." By choosing Intrigue, you're opting for a shade that is saturated and confident, yet still refined enough to act as a neutral backdrop for colorful table linens and floral arrangements.
Benjamin Moore Intrigue Dining Room
@lemonbranchinteriors
Benjamin Moore Intrigue Dining Room
@lemonbranchinteriors
