Behr Blue Stream
M470-7 · #296A78 · LRV 12.1
Compare with other brands: Benjamin Moore Varsity Blues is a 98% matchBlue Stream (M470-7) is a dark blue from Behr. Its LRV is about 12.1 (dark): it absorbs more light than it reflects. best in well-lit rooms, on accent walls, or on cabinetry. The closest match in another brand is Benjamin Moore Varsity Blues (98% match).
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LRV
12.1 · Dark
Temperature
Cool
Code
M470-7
HEX
#296A78
RGB
41, 106, 120
HSL
191°, 49%, 32%
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Blue Stream FAQ
What is the LRV of Blue Stream?
Blue Stream has an LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 12.1 on a 0–100 scale, which is dark. It absorbs more light than it reflects. Best in well-lit rooms, on accent walls, or on cabinetry.
What is the closest match to Blue Stream in other brands?
Benjamin Moore: Varsity Blues (756), 98%; PPG: Caribbean Holiday (PPG13-28), 94%; Glidden: Caribbean Holiday (PPG13-28), 92%; Dunn-Edwards: Teal Fury (DE5762), 91%; Valspar: Jester Blue (8002-41F), 91%; Sherwin-Williams: Silken Peacock (SW 9059), 88%; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Silken Peacock (HGSW9059), 88%; Farrow & Ball: Vardo (No. 288), 79%. Matches are estimated from digital color values and are not official conversions; always compare a real sample of both.
What is the HEX code of Blue Stream?
The HEX code of Blue Stream (M470-7) is #296A78, RGB 41, 106, 120. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.