Color spec
| Brand | Behr |
| Name | Distant Land |
| SKU | N260-5 |
| Hex | #9E8A6A |
| RGB | 158, 138, 106 |
| HSL | 37°, 21%, 52% |
| LRV | 26 |
| Undertone | warm red-orange tone |
| Family | Neutral |
About Behr Distant Land
Distant Land sits in the mid-range at LRV 26, so it shifts visibly through the day — lighter and more open in morning light, deeper and moodier after dark. Its orange 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.
Distant Land is versatile enough for full rooms but has enough depth to anchor a space, so it suits living rooms, bedrooms and cabinetry alike. Greige-leaning neutrals like this are the safe whole-home choice when you want warmth without committing to a color.
Closest matches by brand
15 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 neutral from that brand.
Sherwin-Williams
Benjamin Moore
Valspar
PPG / Glidden
Glidden
Dutch Boy
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Magnolia Home
Farrow & Ball
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
Rodda
C2 Paint
Kompozit
Similar Behr colors
closest in the Behr deckThe nearest shades to Distant Land 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 #9E8A6A in HSL space. Pair Distant Land 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 Distant Land Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Distant Land 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 N260-5 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Distant Land
Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Tangled Twine (SW 9538), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.28). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 27 vs 26) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Distant Land without repainting risk. See the full Tangled Twine swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Distant Land
Benjamin Moore has no exact twin of Distant Land. The nearest is Ivy League (516) at ΔE 4.14 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 26 vs 26). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Ivy League swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Distant Land
At Valspar, the closest color to Distant Land is Caraway Shield (6008-4B) — very close at ΔE 2.65, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 27.6 vs 26) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Caraway Shield swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Distant Land
PPG / Glidden's nearest match is Iced Cappuccino (PPG1099-6), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.04). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 26 vs 26) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Distant Land without repainting risk. See the full Iced Cappuccino swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Distant Land
Glidden's nearest match is Iced Cappuccino (PPG1099-6), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 26 vs 26) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Distant Land without repainting risk. See the full Iced Cappuccino swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Distant Land
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Distant Land is Pine Moss (321-6DB) — very close at ΔE 3.12, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 25 vs 26) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Pine Moss swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Distant Land
At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Distant Land is Lodgepole Pine (HGSW 3213) — very close at ΔE 2.49, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 26 vs 26) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Lodgepole Pine swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Distant Land
Dunn-Edwards's nearest match is Tuscan Mosaic (DE6208), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.67). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 26 vs 26) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Distant Land without repainting risk. See the full Tuscan Mosaic swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Distant Land
Magnolia Home has no exact twin of Distant Land. The nearest is Vintage Crown (JG-152) at ΔE 4.7 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 26 vs 26). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Vintage Crown swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Distant Land
At Farrow & Ball, the closest color to Distant Land is Drab (NO. 41) — very close at ΔE 2.05, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 26 vs 26) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Drab swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Distant Land
Diamond Vogel has no exact twin of Distant Land. The nearest is Northeast Trail (0346) at ΔE 3.61 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 27 vs 26). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Northeast Trail swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Distant Land
Hirshfield's's nearest match is Historic Town (0283), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.86). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 27 vs 26) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Distant Land without repainting risk. See the full Historic Town swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Distant Land
Rodda's nearest match is Fennel Seed (CA150), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.83). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 26 vs 26) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Distant Land without repainting risk. See the full Fennel Seed swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Distant Land
At C2 Paint, the closest color to Distant Land is Cumin (C2-888) — very close at ΔE 2.82, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 27 vs 26) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Cumin swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Distant Land
Kompozit's nearest match is Historic Town (0283), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.86). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 27 vs 26) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Distant Land without repainting risk. See the full Historic Town swatch →