Sherwin-Williams • 0048

Bunglehouse Blue

Name: Sherwin-Williams Bunglehouse Blue 0048
Brand: Sherwin-Williams

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

Light Reflectance Value

11.22

dark

Temperaturecool

SaturationMuted

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 cool-toned and , so it will lean blue or gray under cool north-facing light and soften in warmer evening light. 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.

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.

SW Bunglehouse Blue kitchen cabinets paint

@bigfootcabinet

SW Bunglehouse Blue kitchen cabinets color review

@bigfootcabinet

Sw bunglehouse blue kitchen cabinets

@bigfootcabinet

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.

Sw 0048 bedroom

@samanthakatedesign

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.

Sherwin williams bunglehouse blue living room fireplace

@1945_bungalow

Sw 0048 living room

@bndecoraz

Bunglehouse blue living room

@bougiebutonbudget

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.

Sw 0048 laundry room

@ourmanorhome

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.