Distant Land N260-5 is a brown paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #9E8A6A, LRV 27 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Iced Cappuccino from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #9E8A6A · N260-5
Distant Land
27%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Distant Land Technical Profile
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Distant Land in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Distant Land in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
BehrDistant Land
Nearly identical
PPGIced Cappuccino
Iced Cappuccino
PPG
Nearly identical
Tangled Twine
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Prairie Path
Valspar
Nearly identical
Maple Brown Sugar
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Elk Horn
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Historic Town
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Gold Taffeta
Vista Paint
Very similar
Batter'S Box
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Roasted Mushroom
Kilz
Very similar
Mouse's Back
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Nourish .04
Colorhouse
Visible difference
Yellow Grey
RAL
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Distant Land
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Distant Land
#9E8A6A
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A9AD85
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Distant Land
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Distant Land 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 Distant Land.
More brown colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the brown family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Distant Land — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Distant Land have?
Distant Land by Behr has a neutral undertone and sits in the brown color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Distant Land in your own space before committing.
What colors match Distant Land from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Distant Land are Iced Cappuccino by PPG (a near-identical match), Tangled Twine by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Prairie Path by Valspar (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Distant Land'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 Distant Land?
Distant Land has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 26.5, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-depth color with real presence — strong on accent walls, libraries, and rooms with good natural light.
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Distant Land's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.