Bleached Denim
560F-5 · #76A8B9 · LRV 35 — cool blue-green tone, mid-tone — versatile but shifts visibly with light.
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- 2Hidden Gem14
- 3Bleached Denim35
- 4Wythe Blue48
- 5Ocean Boulevard53
What Color Is Bleached Denim, Really?
Bleached Denim reads as a cool blue-green tone — mid-tone — versatile but shifts visibly with light. The notes below cover how Behr 560F-5 behaves in different light and the closest matches at competing US brands.
Best Rooms and Uses for Bleached Denim
Bleached Denim is versatile enough for full rooms but has enough depth to anchor a space, so it suits living rooms, bedrooms and cabinetry alike. Teals add character without shouting — good for a vanity, an island or a feature wall.
How Lighting Changes Bleached Denim
Bleached Denim sits in the mid-range at LRV 35, so it shifts visibly through the day — lighter and more open in morning light, deeper and moodier after dark. Its teal undertone is the part to watch: it gets picked up by whatever sits next to it, so test it against your trim, floor and the room's main light before committing. South-facing rooms will pull it lighter and warmer, while north light cools it down.
Most complaints about Bleached Denim are a light mismatch. Upload a photo of your actual room and see it on your walls — then ask for the same wall in north light or evening lamps before you buy a single sample.
Need It From Another Brand?
Any paint counter can custom-tint Behr 560F-5 directly. If you would rather stay in one brand's own deck, these are the closest stock matches, measured as ΔE2000. Under 2 is a difference you will not see on the wall.
| Brand | Closest color | ΔE | LRV | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benjamin Moore | Seaside Resort725 · Benjamin Moore | 4.1 | 37 | Color page → |
| Valspar | Blue Ridge Mist8002-41D · Valspar | 0.7 | 35 | Color page → |
| PPG / Glidden | Serene SeaPPG1158-4 · PPG / Glidden | 3.8 | 36 | Color page → |
| Glidden | Sailing Sea Blue30BG 38/199 · Glidden | 2.0 | 38 | Color page → |
| Dutch Boy | North Haven334-4DB · Dutch Boy | 3.7 | 39 | Color page → |
| HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams | Swimming HoleHGSW 2344 · HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams | 3.9 | 38 | Color page → |
Similar Behr Colors
The nearest shades to Bleached Denim within Behr's own range, ranked by perceptual color distance — useful when you want the same look a touch lighter, darker, or warmer.
WCAG 2.1: AA is 4.5 : 1 for normal text, 3 : 1 for large text, AAA is 7 : 1.
Coordinated palette
Generated by hue-rotating #76A8B9 in HSL space. Pair Bleached Denim with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.
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