Instinct vs Classic Blue
Where Instinct belongs to Benjamin Moore's range, Classic Blue is a Jotun color. These are both blues, so the question isn't which hue to choose — it's where within blue to land. Instinct (LRV 55) reflects noticeably more light than Classic Blue (LRV 52), a difference of 3 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Instinct runs blue while Classic Blue is decidedly cool, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. At ΔE 2.0, these are close — the kind of difference that matters when choosing between them, but doesn't read strongly in a finished room. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.
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Instinct vs Classic Blue Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Instinct on one side and Classic Blue on the other.
Digital color is approximate. These simulations are generated from the manufacturer's hex values and overlaid on grayscale room photos — your screen's calibration, brightness, and viewing angle all affect how they render. Before committing to either color, test physical samples in your own space under the light you actually live with.
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