Cotton Denim HDC-FL14-11 is a blue paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #597D8D, estimated 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.
Behr · #597D8D · HDC-FL14-11
Cotton Denim
19%Estimated LRV
Cool (Blue)Undertone
Cotton Denim Technical Profile
HEX Code#597D8D
RGB89, 125, 141
Estimated LRV18.7
UndertoneCool (Blue)
Digital swatches and calculated matches are approximations. Catalog LRV values may be calculated estimates, not manufacturer measurements. Data and matching method. Check the brand reference and physical samples before purchase.
Color Familyblue
BrandBehr
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Colors That Work With Cotton Denim
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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
Digital 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
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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. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Cotton Denim from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Cotton Denim are Rocky Hill by Hirshfield's (a close digital match), Rocky Hill by Vista Paint (a close digital match), Azurite by Benjamin Moore (a close digital 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 estimated lightness value 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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Why Cotton Denim's cool (blue) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.