Distance 6243 is a neutral paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #5D6F7F, estimated LRV 15 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Flint Stone from Dutch Boy (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Sherwin-Williams · #5D6F7F · 6243
Distance
15%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
More about Distance
Distance is a deep, moody blue-gray slate at LRV 15 — darker and grayer than a true navy, which gives it a sophisticated, almost stormy quality. It's a strong choice for an accent wall, cabinetry, or a study you want to feel enveloping and a little dramatic.
At this depth it shifts noticeably with light — bluer in daylight, grayer and darker in shadow — so sample it in place. It pairs with warm metals and crisp whites. Behr Hypnotic is a very close cross-brand match, with Benjamin Moore Thousand Oceans very similar.
Distance Technical Profile
HEX Code#5D6F7F
RGB93, 111, 127
Estimated LRV15.2
UndertoneNeutral
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Color Familyneutral
BrandSherwin-Williams
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Digital candidates from other paint brands, ranked by color similarity. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Flint Stone
Dutch Boy
#5C6E7C
Close digital match
Hatteras Gray
PPG
#5C707E
Close digital match
Smoky Pitch
Valspar
#606E79
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Blue Print
Dunn-Edwards
#576A7D
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Blue Depths
Vista Paint
#596F85
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Blue Depths
Hirshfield's
#5A7187
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Hypnotic
Behr
#677582
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Thousand Oceans
Benjamin Moore
#5F7581
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Iron Medallion
Kilz
#537181
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Wine Dark
Farrow & Ball
#5C6576
Visible digital difference
Pigeon Blue
RAL
#606E8C
Visible digital difference
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Colors That Work With Distance
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Distance
#5D6F7F
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#70719F
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Distance
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Distance 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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Distance — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Distance have?
Distance by Sherwin-Williams has a neutral undertone and sits in the neutral 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 Distance from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Distance are Flint Stone by Dutch Boy (a close digital match), Hatteras Gray by PPG (a close digital match), Smoky Pitch by Valspar (a very close match) — the best options for getting Distance'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 Distance?
Distance has a estimated lightness value of 15.2, 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 Distance's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.