Instinct vs Thunder

Both are Benjamin Moore colors. Instinct reads as blue, while Thunder reads as greige-grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. At LRV 55 vs 48, Instinct will read as the brighter of the two — a 8-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. The tonal difference — Instinct's blue character against Thunder's red — becomes most visible against white trim or in morning light. At ΔE 13.7, these are genuinely distinct colors — a strong contrast if used together, or a meaningful choice between two different directions. Below you'll find 1 real-room photo comparison where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.