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Behr Glacial Stream

S490-2 · #BCD8E2 · LRV ~65.3

Closest tone in another brand: Benjamin Moore Watercolor (~97% proximity)

Glacial Stream (S490-2) is a light blue from Behr with a moderate blue-green undertone, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV about 65.3 (light): it reflects plenty of light and works in most rooms, including ones with limited daylight. The closest tone in another brand is Benjamin Moore Watercolor (~97% proximity).

Closest tone to Glacial Stream in other brands

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LRV (estimated)

65.3 · Light

Undertone (estimated)

Blue-green · moderate

Temperature

Cool

Code

S490-2

HEX

#BCD8E2

RGB

188, 216, 226

HSL

196°, 40%, 81%

Family

Blues

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Glacial Stream FAQ

What undertone does Glacial Stream have?

Glacial Stream is a light blue with a moderate blue-green undertone, in this site’s digital reading. Its color temperature is cool. This is estimated from the digital color values; north-facing light pulls undertones cooler and warm bulbs pull them warmer, so check a real sample on your wall.

What is the LRV of Glacial Stream?

Glacial Stream has an estimated LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 65.3 on a 0–100 scale, which is light. It reflects plenty of light and works in most rooms, including ones with limited daylight. It is an estimate from the digital HEX, not the LRV published by the brand.

What is the closest tone to Glacial Stream in other brands?

Benjamin Moore: Watercolor (CC-788), ~97% proximity; Valspar: Needed Escape (V104-1), ~97% proximity; Glidden: Magic Wand (PPG1158-2), ~96% proximity; Dunn-Edwards: Falling Tears (DE5792), ~95% proximity; PPG: Everglade Mist (PPG1150-3), ~95% proximity; Sherwin-Williams: Soar (SW 6799), ~95% proximity; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Soar (HGSW6799), ~95% proximity; Farrow & Ball: Kakelugn (No. 317), ~89% proximity. These are estimates of digital closeness on screen, not proven physical equivalence or official conversions; always compare a real sample of both.

What is the HEX code of Glacial Stream?

The HEX code of Glacial Stream (S490-2) is #BCD8E2, RGB 188, 216, 226. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.