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Benjamin Moore Instinct (AF-575) Paint Color


Color Name: Instinct (AF-575)
Hex Color Code: #BAC5D0
RGB Color Code: RGB(186, 197, 208)
CMYK Values*: 10.6%, 5.3%, 0.0%, 18.4%
Color Family (Hue): Blue





About Instinct (AF-575) color - its meaning and example


What color is Instinct (AF-575)?

Instinct (AF-575) color belongs to the Blue color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Instinct (AF-575) is #BAC5D0, and the RGB color code is RGB(186, 197, 208).

In the RGB color model, Instinct (AF-575) has a red value of 186, a green value of 197, and a blue value of 208. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 10.6% cyan, 5.3% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 18.4% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 210° (degrees), 19.0 % saturation, and 77.3 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Instinct (AF-575) has a hue of 210° (degrees), 10.6 % saturation and 81.6 % brightness/value.


Instinct (AF-575) is cool or warm?

The color Instinct (AF-575) is a cool color.


What is the LRV of Instinct (AF-575)?

Instinct (AF-575) has an LRV of nearly 55. By LRV value, it is a medium light color.

Light Reflectance Value (LRV) is a measure of how much visible light is reflected off a surface. It is a number on a scale of 0 to 100, with 0 being pure black and 100 being pure white. The higher the LRV, the more light the color reflects and the lighter it will appear.



Dark Color

Instinct (AF-575)

Light Color


Compare LRV 55 of Instinct (AF-575) with dark and light Color




LRV is important to consider when choosing paint colors for a room, as it can affect the overall brightness and mood of the space. Lighter colors with higher LRVs will make a room feel more spacious and airy, while darker colors with lower LRVs will create a more intimate and cozy atmosphere.
LRV value 55 puts Benjamin Moore Instinct (AF-575) paint color in the medium category.

  • Darker colors: Darker colors have lower LRV numbers because they absorb more light than they reflect. This means that they will make a room feel darker and smaller.
  • Lighter colors: Lighter colors have higher LRV numbers because they reflect more light than they absorb. This means that they will make a room feel brighter and more spacious.




Color Codes - Color Space Conversions


Instinct (AF-575) (Paint - Benjamin Moore) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(186, 197, 208)
Red
186 (72.9%)
Green
197 (77.3%)
Blue
208 (81.6%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
10.58%
Magenta
5.29%
Yellow
0.00%
Key
18.43%

HSL

HSL(210deg, 19.0 %, 77.3 %)

Hue
210°
Saturation
18.97 %.
Lightness
77.25 %.

RYB

RYB(21, 42, 46)
Red
21 (8.4%)
Yellow
42 (16.3%)
Blue
46 (17.9%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
210°
Saturation
10.58 %.
Brightness / Value
81.57 %.

HWB

H: 210°

W: 72.94 %

B: 18.43 %

XYZ

X : 51.6

Y : 54.93

Z : 67.56

YXY

Y1 : 54.93

X : 0.3

Y2 : 0.32

CMY

C : 27.06%

M : 22.75%

Y : 18.43%


LRV

~ 54.9 %

Munsell Color System

4.2B 7.8/1.4

CIE-Lab

L : 79

A : -1.59

B : -6.79

CIE-Lch

L : 79

C : 6.97

H : 256.86

CIE-Luv

L : 79

U : -6.57

V : -10.1

Hunter-Lab

L : 74.11

A : -5.41

B : -2.17






Similar Colors and Paints



Named colors similar to Instinct (AF-575) (Paint - Benjamin Moore)


Here are the colors similar to Instinct (AF-575) (Paint - Benjamin Moore). Delta E (ΔE) is the measure of the difference between two colors. Delta E is measured on a scale from 0 to 100, where 0 means exact match, and 100 is the highest difference.



#BAC4C8
Zinc
ΔE - 3.35 (96.6% similar)
#BED3E5
Pale Aqua
ΔE - 4.76 (95.2% similar)
#AEC6CF
Pastel Blue
ΔE - 5.33 (94.7% similar)
#BCD4E6
Beau Blue
ΔE - 5.39 (94.6% similar)





Similar colors from Pantone, RAL, and other color matching system


Pantone TCX


Instinct (AF-575) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone TCX. Conversion of Instinct (AF-575) to Pantone TCX




Pantone PMS


Instinct (AF-575) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone PMS. Conversion of Instinct (AF-575) to Pantone PMS


#BBC7D6
PANTONE 537 C
ΔE - 1.79 (98.2% similar)
#B7C9D3
PANTONE 5445 C
ΔE - 3.06 (96.9% similar)
#BFCED6
PANTONE 5455 C
ΔE - 3.26 (96.7% similar)
#C6D6E3
PANTONE 643 C
ΔE - 4.32 (95.7% similar)


RAL Design


Instinct (AF-575) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Design. Conversion of Instinct (AF-575) to RAL Design




British Standard 4800


Instinct (AF-575) similar/equivalent colors from British Standard 4800. Conversion of Instinct (AF-575) to British Standard 4800


#BBCEDB
BS 20-C-33 - Pompadour
ΔE - 3.39 (96.6% similar)
#A9BBC6
BS 20-C-35 - Blue
ΔE - 4.07 (95.9% similar)
#C4C3C9
BS 22-B-19 - Soft Bleu
ΔE - 5.48 (94.5% similar)
#BFBFBF
BS 18-B-17 - Silver Haze
ΔE - 6.30 (93.7% similar)


RAL Classic


Instinct (AF-575) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Classic. Conversion of Instinct (AF-575) to RAL Classic


#C8C8C7
RAL 7047 - Telegray 4
ΔE - 6.72 (93.3% similar)
#C5C7C4
RAL 7035 - Light Gray
ΔE - 7.24 (92.8% similar)





Paint similar to Instinct (AF-575) (Paint - Benjamin Moore)


Here are the best recommended paint colors similar to Instinct (AF-575) (Paint - Benjamin Moore). Delta E (ΔE) is the measure of the difference between two colors. Delta E is measured on a scale from 0 to 100, where 0 means exact match, and 100 is the highest difference.


Sherwin Williams


Instinct (AF-575) similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of Instinct (AF-575) to Sherwin Williams


#BBC7D2
Icy (SW 6534)
ΔE - 0.62 (99.4% similar)
#BFC9D0
Upward (SW 6239)
ΔE - 2.08 (97.9% similar)
#B7C9D1
Sleepy Hollow (SW 9145)
ΔE - 3.65 (96.3% similar)
#B2C7D3
Honest Blue (SW 6520)
ΔE - 3.66 (96.3% similar)


PPG Paints


Instinct (AF-575) similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of Instinct (AF-575) to PPG Paints


#BCC5CF
Blue Dolphin (PPG1041-4)
ΔE - 0.80 (99.2% similar)
#C1CEDA
Magical (PPG1160-2)
ΔE - 2.27 (97.7% similar)
#C0CED6
Keepsakes (PPG1040-2)
ΔE - 3.04 (97.0% similar)
#BCCEDB
Constellation (PPG1155-4)
ΔE - 3.14 (96.9% similar)


Valspar


Instinct (AF-575) similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of Instinct (AF-575) to Valspar


#BBC3CA
Steampunk Gray (V137-3)
ΔE - 1.91 (98.1% similar)
#B8C2C8
Seersucker (8006-8B)
ΔE - 2.46 (97.5% similar)
#B6C3CA
Winter Wonderland (T672)
ΔE - 2.51 (97.5% similar)
#B7C5CC
Lighthouse Shadows (4008-3B)
ΔE - 2.70 (97.3% similar)





Benjamin Moore


Instinct (AF-575) similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of Instinct (AF-575) to Benjamin Moore


#C1CAD1
Iced Slate (2130-60)
ΔE - 2.21 (97.8% similar)
#B1BFC7
Blue Heather (1620)
ΔE - 2.87 (97.1% similar)
#BAC1C6
Gray Timber Wolf (2126-50)
ΔE - 2.95 (97.1% similar)
#B4C5D7
Airway (828)
ΔE - 2.98 (97.0% similar)


Behr


Instinct (AF-575) similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of Instinct (AF-575) to Behr


#C3CFDC
Monet (PPU15-17)
ΔE - 2.59 (97.4% similar)
#B8CAD5
Denim Light (PPU14-15)
ΔE - 2.90 (97.1% similar)
#C4D1DD
Soaring Sky (S530-1)
ΔE - 2.97 (97.0% similar)
#BCC5C9
Icicles (N490-2)
ΔE - 3.25 (96.7% similar)


Dunn-Edwards


Instinct (AF-575) similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of Instinct (AF-575) to Dunn-Edwards


#B7BDC4
Silver Springs (DE 6346)
ΔE - 2.95 (97.0% similar)
#C5D1DA
Polished Silver (DE 5820)
ΔE - 3.12 (96.9% similar)
#B0B9C1
Adirondack (DE 6339)
ΔE - 3.35 (96.6% similar)
#C2D2E0
Oceana Drive (DE 5869)
ΔE - 3.52 (96.5% similar)








Color Combinations


View more Benjamin Moore Instinct (AF-575) - #BAC5D0 color palettes and coordinating colors



Monochromatic Color Palette

Monochromatic colors belong to the same hue angle but different tints and shades. Monochromatic color palette can be generated by keeping the exact hue of the base color and then changing the saturation and lightness.

Analogous Color Palette

Analogous colors are a group of colors adjacent to each other on a color wheel. Group of these adjacent colors forms Analogous color scheme Palette. Analogous Palette can be generated by increasing or decreasing the hue value by 30 points.

Triadic Color Palette

The triadic color palette has three colors separated by 120° in the RGB color wheel

Tetradic Color Palette

The tetradic colour scheme composed of two sets of complementary colors in a rectangular shape on the color wheel.







Example Color Images and Mockup


Benjamin Moore Instinct (AF-575) - #BAC5D0 Color Images and Patterns


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Explore Named Colors



#BAC5D0
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#97A2AE
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#919DA8
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#696D72
Ashland Slate (1608)
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#DEE2E3
Whirlpool (1436)
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#DFE2E3
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#C9D0D8
Violet Mist (1437)
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#B3B9C7
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#A0A6B6
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#6E7182
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