Sherwin-Williams · SW 48
Bunglehouse Blue: Sherwin-Williams SW 48 Color, LRV and Undertone
Bunglehouse Blue (Sherwin-Williams SW 48) is #47626F with a light reflectance value (LRV) of 11.2. It has a soft blue undertone that is part of its character, so check it against your flooring and fabrics.
- HEX
- #47626F
- RGB
- 71, 98, 111
- LRV
- 11.2 of 100
- Undertone
- Blue
- Temperature
- Cool
- Color family
- Blue
South light · wall #6F7F81 · LRV 20.1 Simulated on a drawn scene, not a photo.
How Bunglehouse Blue looks in different light
The same wall changes through the day. Each room below is Bunglehouse Blue in one kind of light; the LRV shows how much light the wall reflects.
Colors that go with Bunglehouse Blue
Picked from the same brand by color relationship. Each room keeps Bunglehouse Blue on the walls and shows the partner color in use.
Bunglehouse Blue on a house
Three exterior schemes with Bunglehouse Blue on the walls. Colors for trim, doors and roof are typical choices, not brand paints.
Closest colors in other brands
Nearest matches by CIEDE2000 color difference. Always compare physical samples: no two brands make an identical color.
- Behr N490-6 Calligraphy Very close
- Valspar 4007-6C Deep Twilight Blue Very close
- Farrow & Ball No. 281 Stiffkey Blue Similar
Guides with colors like Bunglehouse Blue
Color guides on this site that use a shade very close to this paint.
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FAQ
What is the HEX code of Bunglehouse Blue?
Bunglehouse Blue (Sherwin-Williams SW 48) is shown here as #47626F (RGB 71, 98, 111). Screens and printed samples differ, so always test a sample on your wall.
What is the LRV of Bunglehouse Blue?
About 11.2 on a scale from 0 (black) to 100 (white), calculated from the HEX value. A figure published by the paint maker can differ by a point or two.
Is Bunglehouse Blue a warm or a cool color?
It is cool. It has a soft blue undertone that is part of its character, so check it against your flooring and fabrics.
What are the closest colors to Bunglehouse Blue from other brands?
The nearest matches in our data are Behr N490-6 Calligraphy; Farrow & Ball No. 281 Stiffkey Blue; Valspar 4007-6C Deep Twilight Blue. Matches are approximate: compare physical samples before you buy.
Color values come from the open colornerd dataset by James Pederson (MIT license). LRV, undertone and light simulations are calculated from the HEX value. Brand and color names belong to their owners; Light & Pigment is not affiliated with any paint brand.