Distant Shore S500-1 is a blue paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #C6EDF3, estimated LRV 66 and a cool (blue) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Egg Blue from Hirshfield's (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Behr · #C6EDF3 · S500-1
Distant Shore
66%Estimated LRV
Cool (Blue)Undertone
Distant Shore Technical Profile
HEX Code#C6EDF3
RGB198, 237, 243
Estimated LRV66.0
UndertoneCool (Blue)
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Color Familyblue
BrandBehr
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Colors That Work With Distant Shore
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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
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Distant Shore
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Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Distant Shore Room Palettes
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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 Shore — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Distant Shore have?
Distant Shore 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 Distant Shore from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Distant Shore are Egg Blue by Hirshfield's (a close digital match), Inner Peace by Vista Paint (a close digital match), Peaceful Bedtime by Kilz (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Distant Shore'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 Shore?
Distant Shore has a estimated lightness value of 66.0, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-light color — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions.
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