Distant Land N260-5 is a brown paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #9E8A6A, estimated 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.
Behr · #9E8A6A · N260-5
Distant Land
27%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Distant Land Technical Profile
HEX Code#9E8A6A
RGB158, 138, 106
Estimated LRV26.5
UndertoneNeutral
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Color Familybrown
BrandBehr
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Colors That Work With Distant Land
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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
Digital 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
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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. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Distant Land from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Distant Land are Iced Cappuccino by PPG (a close digital match), Tangled Twine by Sherwin-Williams (a close digital match), Prairie Path by Valspar (a close digital 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 estimated lightness value 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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