Ref. #C6EDF3 · S500-1
Distant Shore
66%LRV Value
Cool (Blue)Undertone
Distant Shore Technical Profile
What color is Distant Shore? It's a light cool blue with the hex code #C6EDF3. Colors similar to Distant Shore include Hirshfield's Egg Blue, Vista Paint Inner Peace, MPC Miramar. Distant Shore has a cool (blue) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. At LRV 66, Distant Shore sits in the comfortable mid-light range — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions. Pair it with cool whites like Chantilly Lace, walnut or rift-cut oak floors, and brushed nickel or polished chrome hardware. Brass accents add warmth for a layered look. Blues stay crisp under 4000K+ cool LEDs. Under 2700K warm bulbs they can read grayer or shift slightly purple — particularly true for mid-tone and saturated blues.
Colors Similar to Distant Shore
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Distant Shore
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Distant Shore
#C6EDF3
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#718EC1
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Distant Shore
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Distant Shore 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 Shore.
More blue colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the blue family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Distant Shore — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Distant Shore have?
Distant Shore by Behr has a cool (blue) undertone and belongs to the blue color family.
What colors match Distant Shore from other brands?
The closest matches are Egg Blue by Hirshfield's (#C1E7EB), Inner Peace by Vista Paint (#C6E9EC), Miramar by MPC (#C0E7EB). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Distant Shore?
Distant Shore has an LRV of 66.0, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Distant Shore's cool (blue) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.