BLUES

Stream

#48607A

RGB 72, 96, 122 · HSL 211°, 26%, 38% · CMYK 41, 21, 0, 52

Stream is #48607A in HEX — rgb(72, 96, 122), hsl(211°, 26%, 38%), cmyk(41%, 21%, 0%, 52%).

Stream pulls into the rich end of the blues spectrum — HSL 211°, 26%, 38%. The muted saturation makes it quiet but present, and the hue reads cool. In interior projects it shines on bedrooms, bathrooms, home offices — for calm, focused environments. Reads best alongside warm white trim, oak or walnut, brass or matte black hardware.

Color Codes

HEX#48607A

RGB72, 96, 122

HSL211°, 26%, 38%

HSV211°, 41%, 48%

CMYK41, 21, 0, 52

Decimal4743290

CSS RGBrgb(72, 96, 122)

CSS HSLhsl(211, 26%, 38%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Stream S38E7

Exact match

Kilz

Stormy Sea RC140-02

ΔE 1.1 · #4C617B

Dunn-Edwards

Admiral Blue DE5887

ΔE 2.4 · #50647F

PPG

Blue Fjord 1163-6

ΔE 2.6 · #4C6177

Valspar

Baritone Blues 4010-6

ΔE 2.6 · #4C6278

Sherwin-Williams

Luxe Blue SW6537

ΔE 3.3 · #516582

Benjamin Moore

Indi CSP-565

ΔE 3.5 · #455873

Behr

Script Ink N540-6

ΔE 4.1 · #4B5974

Hallman-Lindsay

Happy Tune 648

ΔE 5.3 · #345875

Vista Paint

Blue Suede Shoes K-153

ΔE 5.6 · #40677E

IKEA

IKEA122 122

ΔE 7.1 · #3A5170

Farrow & Ball

Stiffkey Blue 281

ΔE 7.3 · #4D5B6A

RAL

Pigeon Blue 5014

ΔE 7.7 · #606E8C

Colorhouse

Wool .06 Wool-06

ΔE 10.6 · #485761

Dutch Boy

Ocean Blue D-6743

ΔE 11 · #4C6A74

Kobra

Blue 31

ΔE 13.4 · #334059

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

11/100

Dark

0 · DarkLight · 100

Soaks up light and feels moody and intimate. Great for studies, dining rooms and accent walls; pair with ample lighting.

Undertone

TemperatureCool MasstoneBlue UndertoneViolet

Reads as a cool blue with a violet undertone showing through, especially in daylight. Pair trim and adjacent colours to either calm or amplify that undertone.

Color Theory

Complementary

#48607A

#7A6248

Analogous

#48797A

#48607A

#49487A

Triadic

#48607A

#7A4860

#607A48

Split-Complementary

#48607A

#7A4948

#797A48

Tetradic

#48607A

#7A4879

#7A6248

#487A49

Monochromatic

#0F141A

#2B3A4A

#48607A

#6886A6

#98ADC3

Rectangle

#48607A

#62487A

#7A6248

#607A48

Compound

#48607A

#49487A

#7A6248

#797A48

Variations

Lighter

#607FA1

#8B9FB5

#BEC7D2

Darker

#384D63

#263545

#161F28

Saturation

#596168

#48607A

#245F9E

Interior Use

Best Rooms

bedrooms, bathrooms, home offices

Best Uses

main walls, ceilings, trim, cabinetry

Pairs With

warm white trim, oak or walnut, brass or matte black hardware

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

6.50:1

vs Black

3.23:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#48607A

#515C7B

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#48607A

#5C5C77

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#48607A

#456461

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Focused · Cooling

Stream lowers the temperature of a room — useful in south-facing rooms that overheat visually, and in home offices where you want a clear head. Pair with warm wood and brass to keep it from reading clinical.

SymbolismTrust, depth, stability

PersonalityClear-headed, dependable, contemplative

focustrustcalmofficebedroomdepth

How it looks under different light

#757577

Warm Bulb 2700K

Incandescent / soft white LED — pulls colour toward yellow/amber.

#48607A

Daylight 5500K

Midday natural light or daylight-spec LED — closest to the paint chip.

#637A9B

Cool Bulb 6500K

Cool white LED / overcast daylight — pulls colour toward blue.

Pairs With

#EAEBEC

Trim

Matched off-white

Same hue at 92% lightness — trim reads coordinated, not stark.

#F7F7F8

Ceiling

Whisper tint

Near-white with a hint of the hero's undertone — ceiling feels intentional.

#67533E

Accent

Complementary punch

Hue +180°, slightly muted for paint vs. screen — use on a door, frame, or single piece.

#574738

Floor

Walnut neutral

Warm mid-brown grounds the scheme regardless of hero hue.

Paint Info

Brand · Product Line

Benjamin Moore / Regal Select Interior

Recommended Finishes

Eggshell (walls) · Pearl (trim) · Matte (ceiling)

Eggshell hides imperfections on main walls while keeping the color rich; pearl on trim adds subtle sheen and easier cleaning; flat matte on ceilings prevents glare.

Best Surfaces

Primary walls · Cabinetry · Doors · Mouldings

Coverage & Dry Time

Typical coverage 350-400 sq ft per gallon over a primed surface.

Touch-dry in ~1 hour. Recoat after 4 hours. Full cure 7-14 days.

Primer

Standard primer is adequate.

Application Tip

Use a 9" microfiber roller on walls and a 2.5" angled sash brush for trim cuts. Two coats minimum for even depth.

Paint Calculator

Wall area (m²)

Coats

Coverage (m² / L)

You'll need

4.0 litres

1.06 US gallons · room for one touch-up coat. Buy slightly more to ensure single-batch match.

Code Snippets

CSS — color

color: #48607A;

CSS — background

background-color: #48607A;

CSS Variable

--color-stream: #48607A;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'stream': '#48607A' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#48607A] text-[#48607A]

SCSS

$stream: #48607A;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #48607A?

#48607A is Stream, a deep blue with a cool undertone.

Is #48607A warm or cool?

Stream reads cool, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Stream?

Stream works well in bedrooms, bathrooms, home offices. Designers typically use it for main walls, ceilings, trim, cabinetry.

What colors pair well with Stream?

Stream pairs naturally with warm white trim, oak or walnut, brass or matte black hardware. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Stream?

You can download Stream on DSGN.HOUSE in 15 designer formats including CSS gradient, Figma, Procreate swatches, Tailwind config, Adobe ASE, SVG, and 4K wallpapers — all free.

What's the hex code for Stream?

The hex code is #48607A. In RGB it's 72, 96, 122, and in HSL it's 211°, 26%, 38%.

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