Cotton Denim HDC-FL14-11 is a blue paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #597D8D, LRV 19 and a cool (blue) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Rocky Hill from Hirshfield's (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #597D8D · HDC-FL14-11
Cotton Denim
19%LRV Value
Cool (Blue)Undertone
Cotton Denim Technical Profile
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Cotton Denim in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Cotton Denim in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
BehrCotton Denim
Nearly identical
Hirshfield'sRocky Hill
Rocky Hill
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Rocky Hill
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Azurite
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Prussian Blue
PPG
Nearly identical
St. Bart's
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Celebration Blue
Valspar
Very similar
San Miguel Blue
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
River Cruise
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Swedish Blue
Kilz
Very similar
De Nimes
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
Squirrel Grey
RAL
Visible difference
Wool .05
Colorhouse
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Cotton Denim
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Cotton Denim
#597D8D
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#767EA3
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Cotton Denim
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Cotton Denim 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 Cotton Denim.
More blue colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the blue family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Cotton Denim — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Cotton Denim have?
Cotton Denim 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 Cotton Denim in your own space before committing.
What colors match Cotton Denim from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Cotton Denim are Rocky Hill by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match), Rocky Hill by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Azurite by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Cotton Denim'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 Cotton Denim?
Cotton Denim has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 18.7, 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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Related Reading
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 Cotton Denim's cool (blue) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.