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Bunglehouse Blue

At first glance, Bunglehouse Blue belongs to the blue family; in a room, light and context can make it far more elusive. Its blue classifications hint at the directions it may take as daylight, lamps and neighboring colors move around it. 9 sourced room photos offer a closer look at the color in lived-in settings, joined by 19 additional images.

LRV

11.22

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Light Reflectance Value
11.22
Dark
TemperatureCool
SaturationMuted

Bunglehouse Blue in Rooms

Follow Bunglehouse Blue from one space to another and watch how light, scale and surrounding materials reshape its character. 9 sourced room photos offer a closer look at the color in lived-in settings, joined by 19 additional images.

19 House Photos

Bunglehouse Blue (0048) can change noticeably under full daylight, cloud cover and long evening shadows. Sample it beside the finishes that will remain in the room.

Bunglehouse Blue — House

Kitchen cabinetry painted in Bunglehouse Blue adds depth against light neutral walls.

3 Kitchen Cabinets Photos

Against countertops, hardware, splashbacks and flooring, Bunglehouse Blue (0048) may feel quieter, sharper or more atmospheric than the digital swatch alone. With an LRV of 11.2, it carries enough visual weight to make light, trim and texture feel especially deliberate.

SW Bunglehouse Blue kitchen cabinets paint

Kitchen cabinets in Bunglehouse Blue pair beautifully with white subway tile backsplash.

@bigfootcabinet

SW Bunglehouse Blue kitchen cabinets color review

Painted cabinetry in Bunglehouse Blue anchors this bright, traditional kitchen layout.

@bigfootcabinet

Sw bunglehouse blue kitchen cabinets

Lower cabinets dressed in Bunglehouse Blue ground this open kitchen design.

@bigfootcabinet

1 Bedroom Photo

Against bed linen, timber, wool and upholstered textures, Bunglehouse Blue (0048) may feel quieter, sharper or more atmospheric than the digital swatch alone. With an LRV of 11.2, it carries enough visual weight to make light, trim and texture feel especially deliberate.

Sw 0048 bedroom

Bedroom walls wrapped in Bunglehouse Blue establish a calm, restful atmosphere.

@samanthakatedesign

3 Living Room Photos

Bunglehouse Blue (0048) brings its blue character into a space shaped by conversation, quiet evenings and changing daylight. Its muted saturation softens the color’s edges, making texture and shadow part of the composition.

Sherwin williams bunglehouse blue living room fireplace

A fireplace accent wall in Bunglehouse Blue becomes the focal point of this living room.

@1945_bungalow

Sw 0048 living room

Ceiling beams painted Bunglehouse Blue draw the eye upward in this open layout.

@bndecoraz

Bunglehouse blue living room

Wall paneling in Bunglehouse Blue adds architectural depth to the living space.

@bougiebutonbudget

1 Mudroom Photo

The blue hue classifications suggest the subtle directions the color may take as the room changes. In this setting, let doorway light and the softer illumination of an internal passage and flooring, storage, timber, baskets and hardware guide the final sample decision.

Sw 0048 laundry room

Mudroom built-ins painted Bunglehouse Blue maximize both storage and visual interest.

@ourmanorhome

1 Misc Photo

Bunglehouse Blue (0048) moves through 1 misc image without becoming a fixed prescription for the room. Its cool classification can bring a composed, clean tension to warmer finishes.

Sw 0048 painted storage

Storage cubbies finished in Bunglehouse Blue organize a compact utility area.

@that_flippinfurniture_girl

Coordinating Colors

Bunglehouse Blue
Bunglehouse Blue
Lanyard
Lanyard
Bunglehouse Blue vs Lanyard
Sherwin-Williams
Bunglehouse Blue
0048 · LRV 11
Sherwin-Williams
Lanyard
7680 · LRV 35

At LRV 35 vs 11, Lanyard is decisively the brighter choice.

Bunglehouse Blue
Bunglehouse Blue
Umber Rust
Umber Rust
Bunglehouse Blue vs Umber Rust
Sherwin-Williams
Bunglehouse Blue
0048 · LRV 11
Sherwin-Williams
Umber Rust
9100 · LRV 10

With LRVs of 11 and 10, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.

Similar Colors

Bunglehouse Blue
Bunglehouse Blue
Tempe Star
Tempe Star
Bunglehouse Blue vs Tempe Star
Sherwin-Williams
Bunglehouse Blue
0048 · LRV 11
Sherwin-Williams
Tempe Star
6229 · LRV 11

With LRVs of 11 and 11, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.

Bunglehouse Blue
Bunglehouse Blue
Waterloo
Waterloo
Bunglehouse Blue vs Waterloo
Sherwin-Williams
Bunglehouse Blue
0048 · LRV 11
Sherwin-Williams
Waterloo
9141 · LRV 13

Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 13 vs 11), so neither reads brighter in a room.

Bunglehouse Blue
Bunglehouse Blue
Needlepoint Navy
Needlepoint Navy
Bunglehouse Blue vs Needlepoint Navy
Sherwin-Williams
Bunglehouse Blue
0048 · LRV 11
Sherwin-Williams
Needlepoint Navy
0032 · LRV 13

With LRVs of 13 and 11, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.

Bunglehouse Blue
Bunglehouse Blue
Rain Cloud
Rain Cloud
Bunglehouse Blue vs Rain Cloud
Sherwin-Williams
Bunglehouse Blue
0048 · LRV 11
Sherwin-Williams
Rain Cloud
9639 · LRV 11

With LRVs of 11 and 11, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.

Bunglehouse Blue
Bunglehouse Blue
Smoky Blue
Smoky Blue
Bunglehouse Blue vs Smoky Blue
Sherwin-Williams
Bunglehouse Blue
0048 · LRV 11
Sherwin-Williams
Smoky Blue
7604 · LRV 15

Smoky Blue reads slightly lighter (LRV 15 vs 11), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.

Bunglehouse Blue
Bunglehouse Blue
Santorini Blue
Santorini Blue
Bunglehouse Blue vs Santorini Blue
Sherwin-Williams
Bunglehouse Blue
0048 · LRV 11
Sherwin-Williams
Santorini Blue
7607 · LRV 14

With LRVs of 14 and 11, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.

Bunglehouse Blue
Bunglehouse Blue
Endless Sea
Endless Sea
Bunglehouse Blue vs Endless Sea
Sherwin-Williams
Bunglehouse Blue
0048 · LRV 11
Sherwin-Williams
Endless Sea
9150 · LRV 9

With LRVs of 11 and 9, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.

Bunglehouse Blue
Bunglehouse Blue
Still Water
Still Water
Bunglehouse Blue vs Still Water
Sherwin-Williams
Bunglehouse Blue
0048 · LRV 11
Sherwin-Williams
Still Water
6223 · LRV 10

With LRVs of 11 and 10, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.

Bunglehouse Blue
Bunglehouse Blue
Marea Baja
Marea Baja
Bunglehouse Blue vs Marea Baja
Sherwin-Williams
Bunglehouse Blue
0048 · LRV 11
Sherwin-Williams
Marea Baja
9185 · LRV 8

A 3-point LRV gap (11 vs 8) makes Bunglehouse Blue the marginally brighter of the two.

Bunglehouse Blue
Bunglehouse Blue
Grays Harbor
Grays Harbor
Bunglehouse Blue vs Grays Harbor
Sherwin-Williams
Bunglehouse Blue
0048 · LRV 11
Sherwin-Williams
Grays Harbor
6236 · LRV 12

Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 12 vs 11), so neither reads brighter in a room.

Complementary Colors

Bunglehouse Blue
Bunglehouse Blue
Studio Mauve
Studio Mauve
Bunglehouse Blue vs Studio Mauve
Sherwin-Williams
Bunglehouse Blue
0048 · LRV 11
Sherwin-Williams
Studio Mauve
0062 · LRV 50

At LRV 50 vs 11, Studio Mauve is decisively the brighter choice.

Bunglehouse Blue
Bunglehouse Blue
Truly Taupe
Truly Taupe
Bunglehouse Blue vs Truly Taupe
Sherwin-Williams
Bunglehouse Blue
0048 · LRV 11
Sherwin-Williams
Truly Taupe
6038 · LRV 35

Truly Taupe reflects far more light (LRV 35 vs 11), opening up a space where Bunglehouse Blue encloses it.

Bunglehouse Blue
Bunglehouse Blue
Heavenly White
Heavenly White
Bunglehouse Blue vs Heavenly White
Sherwin-Williams
Bunglehouse Blue
0048 · LRV 11
Sherwin-Williams
Heavenly White
6553 · LRV 81

Heavenly White reflects far more light (LRV 81 vs 11), opening up a space where Bunglehouse Blue encloses it.

Bunglehouse Blue
Bunglehouse Blue
Original White
Bunglehouse Blue vs Original White
Sherwin-Williams
Bunglehouse Blue
0048 · LRV 11
Sherwin-Williams
Original White
7077 · LRV 74

At LRV 74 vs 11, Original White is decisively the brighter choice.

Bunglehouse Blue
Bunglehouse Blue
Palisade
Bunglehouse Blue vs Palisade
Sherwin-Williams
Bunglehouse Blue
0048 · LRV 11
Sherwin-Williams
Palisade
7635 · LRV 35

At LRV 35 vs 11, Palisade is decisively the brighter choice.

Bunglehouse Blue
Bunglehouse Blue
Griffin
Griffin
Bunglehouse Blue vs Griffin
Sherwin-Williams
Bunglehouse Blue
0048 · LRV 11
Sherwin-Williams
Griffin
7026 · LRV 13

Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 13 vs 11), so neither reads brighter in a room.

Bunglehouse Blue
Bunglehouse Blue
Warm Stone
Warm Stone
Bunglehouse Blue vs Warm Stone
Sherwin-Williams
Bunglehouse Blue
0048 · LRV 11
Sherwin-Williams
Warm Stone
7032 · LRV 20

A 9-point LRV gap (20 vs 11) makes Warm Stone the marginally brighter of the two.

Lighter Colors

Bunglehouse Blue
Bunglehouse Blue
Refuge
Refuge
Bunglehouse Blue vs Refuge
Sherwin-Williams
Bunglehouse Blue
0048 · LRV 11
Sherwin-Williams
Refuge
6228 · LRV 19

Refuge reads slightly lighter (LRV 19 vs 11), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.

Bunglehouse Blue
Bunglehouse Blue
Waterloo
Waterloo
Bunglehouse Blue vs Waterloo
Sherwin-Williams
Bunglehouse Blue
0048 · LRV 11
Sherwin-Williams
Waterloo
9141 · LRV 13

Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 13 vs 11), so neither reads brighter in a room.

Bunglehouse Blue
Bunglehouse Blue
Smoky Azurite
Smoky Azurite
Bunglehouse Blue vs Smoky Azurite
Sherwin-Williams
Bunglehouse Blue
0048 · LRV 11
Sherwin-Williams
Smoky Azurite
9148 · LRV 25

Smoky Azurite reflects far more light (LRV 25 vs 11), opening up a space where Bunglehouse Blue encloses it.

Bunglehouse Blue
Bunglehouse Blue
Secret Cove
Secret Cove
Bunglehouse Blue vs Secret Cove
Sherwin-Williams
Bunglehouse Blue
0048 · LRV 11
Sherwin-Williams
Secret Cove
9058 · LRV 25

Secret Cove reflects far more light (LRV 25 vs 11), opening up a space where Bunglehouse Blue encloses it.

Bunglehouse Blue
Bunglehouse Blue
St. Bart's
St. Bart's
Bunglehouse Blue vs St. Bart's
Sherwin-Williams
Bunglehouse Blue
0048 · LRV 11
Sherwin-Williams
St. Bart's
7614 · LRV 18

St. Bart's reads slightly lighter (LRV 18 vs 11), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.

Darker Colors

Bunglehouse Blue
Bunglehouse Blue
Gale Force
Gale Force
Bunglehouse Blue vs Gale Force
Sherwin-Williams
Bunglehouse Blue
0048 · LRV 11
Sherwin-Williams
Gale Force
7605 · LRV 6

A 6-point LRV gap (11 vs 6) makes Bunglehouse Blue the marginally brighter of the two.

Bunglehouse Blue
Bunglehouse Blue
Tempe Star
Tempe Star
Bunglehouse Blue vs Tempe Star
Sherwin-Williams
Bunglehouse Blue
0048 · LRV 11
Sherwin-Williams
Tempe Star
6229 · LRV 11

With LRVs of 11 and 11, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.

Color Codes

RGB71, 98, 111
HSL200° 22% 36%
CMYK36 12 0 56
CIE LabL: 40.0 a: -6.4 b: -10.6
XYZX: 9.84 Y: 11.22 Z: 16.68

Manufacturer description

Sink into the serene depths of this muted dark blue, where cool undertones evoke the shadowed interiors of a craftsman bungalow on a quiet evening. This sophisticated, low-saturation blue transforms bedrooms and studies into intimate retreats, pairing beautifully with warm wood tones and cream-colored trim.

Attributed to Sherwin-Williams catalog data.