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Millstream

Behr · PPU14-16

The Analysis

Millstream is a mid-tone blue-grey that acts as a reliable neutral, brightening rooms without being stark. With an LRV of 62.67, it reflects a solid amount of light, which helps smaller spaces feel open and less cramped.

This is a highly versatile choice that functions best as a main wall color for bedrooms, bathrooms, or home offices. It is subtle enough to serve as a backdrop for art, but pigmented enough to hold its own against white trim.

LRV 63

History & Origin

This color leans toward a modern, fresh aesthetic rather than a specific period look. It fits perfectly into contemporary homes looking for a cool, sophisticated palette.

Undertonecool
FamilyTeal

How to Use It

Pair this with light oak or walnut wood tones to warm up the space, and use matte black or polished chrome fixtures for a sharp contrast. It is particularly effective in spaces where you want to minimize visual clutter.

The Mood

Living with this shade is consistently restful and calm. It provides a clean, collected atmosphere that avoids the clinical feel of pure white or the intensity of a primary blue.

Colour harmonies

Complementary

Opposite on the colour wheel — bold, high-contrast pairings. Use for a feature wall or furniture you want to command attention.

Analogous

Neighbouring hues — cohesive and calm, great for layered schemes that feel collected rather than matched.

Split complementary

Near-opposites for strong contrast with a little less tension than a pure complement. A favourite of interior designers.

Triadic

Three evenly spaced hues — balanced, vibrant, and versatile. Keep one dominant and use the others sparingly.

Tetradic (square)

Four hues in a square on the wheel — rich, dynamic palettes. Best when one colour leads and the others accent.

Monochromatic

Dark, mid, and light steps on the same hue — a failsafe gradient for trim, walls, and accents without shifting colour family.

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Lighting

See how this colour shifts across natural and artificial light conditions.

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