Blue Stream M470-7 is a blue paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #1F747F, LRV 12 and a cool (blue) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Blue Nile from Sherwin-Williams (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #1F747F · M470-7
Blue Stream
12%LRV Value
Cool (Blue)Undertone
Blue Stream Technical Profile
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Blue Stream in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Blue Stream in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
BehrBlue Stream
Nearly identical
Sherwin-WilliamsBlue Nile
Blue Nile
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Deep Marine
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Dream .06
Colorhouse
Nearly identical
Ocean Soul
Valspar
Nearly identical
Teal Treat
Kilz
Very similar
Carnival Night
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Time for Teal
Vista Paint
Very similar
North Sea Green
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Hypnotic Sea
PPG
Very similar
Water Blue
RAL
Very similar
Vardo
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
Wish Upon a Star
Hirshfield's
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Blue Stream
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Blue Stream
#1F747F
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#42608F
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Blue Stream
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Blue Stream Room Palettes
Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Warm & Inviting
Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable
Cool & Calm
Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful
Bold Contrast
Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking
Similar Behr Colors
Other Behr colors close to Blue Stream.
More blue colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the blue family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Blue Stream — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Blue Stream have?
Blue Stream by Behr has a cool (blue) undertone and sits in the blue color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Blue Stream in your own space before committing.
What colors match Blue Stream from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Blue Stream are Blue Nile by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Deep Marine by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match), Dream .06 by Colorhouse (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Blue Stream's look from a brand your local store carries. Confirm with a physical sample, since sheen and lighting shift the final result.
What is the LRV of Blue Stream?
Blue Stream has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 12.0, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a deep, dramatic color best saved for accent walls, dining rooms, and cozy spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light.
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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
The science behind Delta E and CIEDE2000 — find a Behr equivalent of any Sherwin-Williams shade, or a Benjamin Moore alternative when your store is out of stock.
Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Blue Stream's cool (blue) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.