Bunglehouse Blue
Often used for its genuinely dark qualities, Bunglehouse Blue remains a staple for Sherwin-Williams designers. It is widely considered one of the best colors in its class to anchor a room without demanding the spotlight. We've gathered 28 real-home scenarios to help you visualize this color alongside our expert data.
Hex
#47626F
LRV
11.22
Bunglehouse Blue in Real Rooms
Bunglehouse Blue has a low LRV of 11.22 — it absorbs light and reads as a genuinely dark, enveloping color. It's neutral in temperature and , making it adaptable across different lighting conditions and room orientations. Grouped in the Blue family, the photos below show it applied in a house, kitchen cabinets, bedroom, living room, mudroom and misc.
19 House Photos
When choosing Bunglehouse Blue for an exterior, you are opting for a color that respects the landscape. It feels like it grew out of the earth rather than being dropped onto it, creating a harmonious relationship between the architecture and the garden.
Kitchen cabinetry painted in Bunglehouse Blue adds depth against light neutral walls.
3 Kitchen Cabinets Photos
The depth of Bunglehouse Blue on kitchen cabinets is excellent for hiding the inevitable wear and tear of a busy kitchen. It's a practical choice that doesn't sacrifice an ounce of style, providing a durable-looking finish that remains elegant for years.
Kitchen cabinets in Bunglehouse Blue pair beautifully with white subway tile backsplash.
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Painted cabinetry in Bunglehouse Blue anchors this bright, traditional kitchen layout.
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Lower cabinets dressed in Bunglehouse Blue ground this open kitchen design.
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1 Bedroom Photo
Bunglehouse Blue has a unique ability to make a bedroom feel larger yet more intimate at the same time. By softening the "edges" of the room, the walls seem to move back, while the warmth of the tone makes the bed feel like a safe, protected island in the center of the space.
Bedroom walls wrapped in Bunglehouse Blue establish a calm, restful atmosphere.
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3 Living Room Photos
Bunglehouse Blue provides a subtle architectural "lift" to a living room, especially those with high ceilings or intricate crown molding. The way shadows settle into the corners with this particular shade adds a layer of history and gravity to the space, making even a new build feel like it has stories to tell.
A fireplace accent wall in Bunglehouse Blue becomes the focal point of this living room.
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Ceiling beams painted Bunglehouse Blue draw the eye upward in this open layout.
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Wall paneling in Bunglehouse Blue adds architectural depth to the living space.
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1 Mudroom Photo
For smaller entries, Bunglehouse Blue provides a "box" of color that defines the space. It tells you exactly where the "messy" zone ends and the "clean" house begins, using color psychology to manage the flow of the household.
Mudroom built-ins painted Bunglehouse Blue maximize both storage and visual interest.
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1 Misc Photo
Note how Bunglehouse Blue is used as a "ceiling color" in some of these rooms. This "fifth wall" application is a bold designer move that can make a room feel infinitely more cozy and architecturally unique.
Storage cubbies finished in Bunglehouse Blue organize a compact utility area.
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Coordinating Colors
At LRV 35 vs 11, Lanyard is decisively the brighter choice.
With LRVs of 11 and 10, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
Similar Colors
With LRVs of 11 and 11, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 13 vs 11), so neither reads brighter in a room.
With LRVs of 13 and 11, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
With LRVs of 11 and 11, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
Smoky Blue reads slightly lighter (LRV 15 vs 11), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
With LRVs of 14 and 11, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
With LRVs of 11 and 9, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
With LRVs of 11 and 10, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
A 3-point LRV gap (11 vs 8) makes Bunglehouse Blue the marginally brighter of the two.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 12 vs 11), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Complementary Colors
At LRV 50 vs 11, Studio Mauve is decisively the brighter choice.
Truly Taupe reflects far more light (LRV 35 vs 11), opening up a space where Bunglehouse Blue encloses it.
Heavenly White reflects far more light (LRV 81 vs 11), opening up a space where Bunglehouse Blue encloses it.
At LRV 74 vs 11, Original White is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 35 vs 11, Palisade is decisively the brighter choice.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 13 vs 11), so neither reads brighter in a room.
A 9-point LRV gap (20 vs 11) makes Warm Stone the marginally brighter of the two.
Lighter Colors
Refuge reads slightly lighter (LRV 19 vs 11), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 13 vs 11), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Smoky Azurite reflects far more light (LRV 25 vs 11), opening up a space where Bunglehouse Blue encloses it.
Secret Cove reflects far more light (LRV 25 vs 11), opening up a space where Bunglehouse Blue encloses it.
St. Bart's reads slightly lighter (LRV 18 vs 11), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
Darker Colors
A 6-point LRV gap (11 vs 6) makes Bunglehouse Blue the marginally brighter of the two.
With LRVs of 11 and 11, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.