Living Stream M490-6 is a blue paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #297BA7, estimated LRV 14 and a cool (blue) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Splashed Blue from Dutch Boy (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Behr · #297BA7 · M490-6
Living Stream
14%Estimated LRV
Cool (Blue)Undertone
Living Stream Technical Profile
HEX Code#297BA7
RGB41, 123, 167
Estimated LRV14.0
UndertoneCool (Blue)
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Color Familyblue
BrandBehr
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#017AAB
Close digital match
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#007DAC
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Colors That Work With Living Stream
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Living Stream
#297BA7
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#5462AF
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Living Stream
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Living 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
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Living Stream — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Living Stream have?
Living Stream by Behr has a cool (blue) undertone and sits in the blue color family. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Living Stream from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Living Stream are Splashed Blue by Dutch Boy (a close digital match), Danube by Sherwin-Williams (a close digital match), Neptune by PPG (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Living 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 Living Stream?
Living Stream has a estimated lightness value of 14.0, 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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Why Living Stream's cool (blue) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.