Behr Distant Shore (S500-1) records 66% LRV and 86 L*_HK lightness (#C2D8E3, RGB 194/216/227). Its CIELAB coordinates (L*=85.06, a*=-5.11, b*=-7.89, C*=9.4, h°=237.1°) place S500-1 in the Cool Coastal Blue-Grey class. Top cross-brand matches for Distant Shore (S500-1) are Benjamin Moore Bright And Early (834, ΔE=0.84) and Sherwin-Williams Balmy (SW 6512, ΔE=2.14).
Behr Distant Shore (S500-1, #C2D8E3) is compared against competitor swatches under ISO/CIE 11664-6 (ΔE2000) and ASTM E308.
| Role / Brand | Paint Color Name & Code | HEX Code | LRV % | Undertone Profile | CIE ΔE 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SOURCE (Behr) | Distant Shore (S500-1) | #C2D8E3 | 66% | Cool Coastal Blue-Grey | 0.00 (Ref) |
| Benjamin Moore #1 | Bright And Early (834) | #C3D8E1 | 65.93% | Cool Coastal Blue-Grey | ΔE 0.84 (98.2%) |
| Benjamin Moore #2 | Soft Sky (807) | #C1D7E4 | 65.28% | Cool Coastal Blue-Grey | ΔE 0.93 (98%) |
| Sherwin-Williams #1 | Balmy (SW 6512) | #C5D8DE | 66.08% | Cool Coastal Blue-Grey | ΔE 2.14 (95.5%) |
| Sherwin-Williams #2 | Moonmist (SW 9144) | #C9D9E0 | 67.26% | Cool Coastal Blue-Grey | ΔE 2.24 (95.3%) |
Sub-threshold ΔE=0.84 match for S500-1: Bright And Early (834) delivers identical 65.93% reflectance to S500-1 with -0.84 softer C*=8.56 chroma.
Sub-threshold ΔE=0.93 match for S500-1: Soft Sky (807) delivers identical 65.28% reflectance to S500-1 with +0.64 higher C*=10.04 chroma.
Cross-room ΔE=1.73 equivalent for S500-1: Under The Big Top (1675) delivers -3.2 LRV points deeper than Distant Shore (S500-1) with matched C*=9.44 saturation.
Visual ΔE=2.14 alternative to S500-1: Balmy (SW 6512) delivers identical 66.08% reflectance to S500-1 with -2.13 softer C*=7.27 chroma.
Visual ΔE=2.24 alternative to S500-1: Moonmist (SW 9144) delivers +1.3 LRV points lighter than Distant Shore (S500-1) with -2.79 softer C*=6.61 chroma.
Visual ΔE=2.59 alternative to S500-1: Rhythmic Blue (SW 6806) delivers +3 LRV points lighter than Distant Shore (S500-1) with -2.1 softer C*=7.3 chroma.
Coordinated ceiling, trim, wall, sightline, and accent pairings for Distant Shore (#C2D8E3, LRV 66%).
Distant Shore (S500-1, h°=237.1°) tempers intense afternoon sunlight on Behr walls.
Heart Pine & Medium Saddle Stained Oak paired with S500-1
2700K–3000K Warm LED for S500-1 (4000K renders #D1D5D0)
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Code S500-1 (Distant Shore) reflects 66% of incident D65 light. Measured in CAM16-UCS uniform space, Behr Distant Shore (S500-1) registers J'=86.9, a'=-8.02, and b'=-8.62 with HSL (200°, 37%, 83%) and Helmholtz-Kohlrausch perceived value 86 L*_HK. Because S500-1 carries a*=-5.11 red-green and b*=-7.89 yellow-blue balance at chroma C*=9.4, Distant Shore projects a cool cool coastal blue-grey character across drywall and millwork.
Thermal lighting shifts Behr S500-1 predictably. Under 5000K noon daylight, Distant Shore (S500-1) holds its native #CAD7DA swatch; at 4000K cool office LED, S500-1 adapts to #D1D5D0; at 3500K halogen, Distant Shore transitions to #D7D4CA; at 3000K residential LED, S500-1 warms to #DED2C5; and under 2700K evening bulbs, Distant Shore (S500-1) settles at #E2D1C1.
When cross-matching Behr Distant Shore (S500-1, #C2D8E3), Benjamin Moore Bright And Early (834, #C3D8E1, LRV 65.93%) scores ΔE2000=0.84 and CAM16=1, followed by Soft Sky (807, ΔE=0.93). In Sherwin-Williams, Balmy (SW 6512, #C5D8DE, LRV 66.08%) achieves ΔE2000=2.14 ahead of Moonmist (SW 9144, ΔE=2.24). Coordinate S500-1 with Bakery Box (BL-W9) ceilings, Ambience White (PR-W8) trim, Maui Mist (BL-W10) hallways, and Frost 1857 (1857) accents.
Spectrophotometric answers for homeowners, interior designers, and painting contractors specifying Behr Distant Shore.
Behr Distant Shore (S500-1) records an official Light Reflectance Value of 66% (#C2D8E3) and a Helmholtz-Kohlrausch perceived lightness of 86 L*_HK.
At 66% reflectance, Distant Shore (S500-1) is a mid-tone Behr shade with enough pigment depth (L*=85.06) to hold its #C2D8E3 color in bright sun.
CIELAB telemetry (L*=85.06, a*=-5.11, b*=-7.89) classifies Behr Distant Shore (S500-1) as a Cool Cool Coastal Blue-Grey with C*=9.4 chroma and h°=237.1° hue.
Pair Distant Shore (S500-1) with South & West Sun Exposure for S500-1 (66% LRV) and Heart Pine & Medium Saddle Stained Oak paired with S500-1. Under 2700K evening bulbs, S500-1 shifts from #C2D8E3 toward #E2D1C1.
Closest verified equivalents to Behr Distant Shore (S500-1, #C2D8E3) are Benjamin Moore Bright And Early (834, #C3D8E1) at ΔE2000=0.84 and Sherwin-Williams Balmy (SW 6512, #C5D8DE) at ΔE2000=2.14.
Both 834 and SW 6512 matches are verified against Distant Shore (S500-1) in CIE ΔE2000 and CAM16-UCS space.
Alongside Behr Distant Shore (S500-1, LRV 66%), our Ou-Luo harmony engine specifies Behr Ambience White (PR-W8, #EBECEC, LRV 83.7%) in Semi-Gloss or Satin.
Pairing Ambience White (PR-W8) with Distant Shore (S500-1) frames door casings and baseboards cleanly.