Color spec
| Brand | Behr |
| Name | Distance |
| SKU | 540F-6 |
| Hex | #3F6A77 |
| RGB | 63, 106, 119 |
| HSL | 194°, 31%, 36% |
| LRV | 13 |
| Undertone | cool blue-green tone |
| Family | Teal |
About Behr Distance
With an LRV of 13, Distance is a deep, dramatic shade. It soaks up light in north-facing rooms and looks richest where strong daylight hits it. 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. Warm artificial light softens it; cool LED can make it look flat, so match your bulbs to the mood you want.
Distance works best as a feature — a single wall, built-ins, a study or dining room — rather than wrapping a whole bright space. Teals add character without shouting — good for a vanity, an island or a feature wall.
Closest matches by brand
14 brands within ΔE 5The closest matches per brand by ΔE2000, computed against each brand's full deck. Only colors within ΔE 5 (close enough to substitute on a wall) are shown — brands with no real match are left off. Tap any swatch for its full single-color spec; tap the brand title to browse all teal from that brand.
Sherwin-Williams
Benjamin Moore
Valspar
PPG / Glidden
Glidden
Dutch Boy
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Magnolia Home
Farrow & Ball
Hirshfield's
Rodda
C2 Paint
Clare
Similar Behr colors
closest in the Behr deckThe nearest shades to Distance within Behr's own range, ranked by perceptual color distance — useful when you want the same look a touch lighter, darker, or warmer.
Coordinated palette
Generated by hue-rotating #3F6A77 in HSL space. Pair Distance with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.
Accessibility (WCAG contrast)
WCAG 2.1: AA = 4.5:1 normal text · AA Large = 3:1 large text · AAA = 7:1 normal text.
Behr Distance Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Distance from a different paint counter? Below is the single closest color in each major US deck and how close it really is. Remember that any paint store can also custom-tint Behr 540F-6 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Distance
Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Distance. The nearest is Santorini Blue (SW 7607) at ΔE 4.26 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 14 vs 13). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Santorini Blue swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Distance
Benjamin Moore's nearest match is Coat of Arms (763), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.04). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 15 vs 13) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Distance without repainting risk. See the full Coat of Arms swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Distance
At Valspar, the closest color to Distance is Low Tide (8003-39F) — very close at ΔE 2.84, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 13 vs 13) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Low Tide swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Distance
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Distance is Azalea Leaf (PPG1149-6) — very close at ΔE 3.09, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 13 vs 13) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Azalea Leaf swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Distance
At Glidden, the closest color to Distance is Azalea Leaf (PPG1149-6) — very close at ΔE 2.86, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 13 vs 13) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Azalea Leaf swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Distance
Dutch Boy has no exact twin of Distance. The nearest is Rain Shower Blue (236-6DB) at ΔE 4.26 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 14 vs 13). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Rain Shower Blue swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Distance
Dunn-Edwards has no exact twin of Distance. The nearest is Before the Storm (DE5796) at ΔE 3.66 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 13 vs 13). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Before the Storm swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Distance
Farrow & Ball has no exact twin of Distance. The nearest is Coppice Blue (NO. G9) at ΔE 4.11 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 12 vs 13). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Coppice Blue swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Distance
Hirshfield's has no exact twin of Distance. The nearest is Bold Bolection (H0057) at ΔE 4.53 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 11 vs 13). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Bold Bolection swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Distance
At Rodda, the closest color to Distance is Fresh Water (R076) — very close at ΔE 2.38, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 13 vs 13) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Fresh Water swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Distance
C2 Paint's nearest match is Scallywag (C2-727), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.72). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 13 vs 13) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Distance without repainting risk. See the full Scallywag swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Distance
At Clare, the closest color to Distance is Deep Dive (PNT100-MD-40) — very close at ΔE 2.74, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 12 vs 13) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Deep Dive swatch →