Distance
With a focus on genuinely dark tones, Distance (6243) is a standout Blue in our database. It was selected for this featured gallery for its ability to anchor a room without demanding the spotlight. See it applied across 18 real world scenarios and find professional pairing data below.
Hex
#5D6F7F
LRV
15.23
Distance's Color Strip
Distance is the sixth shade on this 7-color strip, sitting between Bracing Blue and Indigo Batik. The strip spans from Upward at the lightest end to Indigo Batik at the deepest. Strip 224 makes it easy to compare shades side by side and find the right depth for your space.
Distance in Real Rooms
Distance has a low LRV of 15.23 — it absorbs light and reads as a genuinely dark, enveloping color. It's cool-toned and , so it will lean blue or gray under cool north-facing light and soften in warmer evening light. Grouped in the Blue family, the photos below show it applied in a bedroom, house, misc, dining room, bathroom and living room.
1 Bedroom Photo
A bedroom finished in Distance rewards the time you spend in it. The color is deep enough to feel intentional and luxurious, but not so saturated that it becomes visually tiring over time — it strikes the perfect balance for a space meant for both deep sleep and the slow, reflective hours before it.
SW 6243 bedroom paint
@profmarche
3 House Photos
When choosing Distance for an exterior, you are opting for a color that respects the landscape. It feels like it grew out of the earth rather than being dropped onto it, creating a harmonious relationship between the architecture and the garden.
Sherwin Williams Distance exterior paint
@pamhoot
SW 6243 house exterior paint
@theridgemanor
SW Distance house exterior color
@worthingtonspainting
8 Misc Photos
In laundry rooms, Distance adds a surprising level of "design" to a space that is often forgotten. It proves that even the most utilitarian rooms deserve a color that feels considered, intentional, and calming.
Sherwin Williams Distance painted storage
@superhomecenters
2 Dining Room Photos
For an "all-day" dining room, Distance is surprisingly adaptable. In the morning, it feels crisp and clean for breakfast; as the sun moves, it transitions into a moodier, more reflective space that is perfect for long, lingering dinners.
SW 6243 dining room paint
@beckylangenecker
Sw Distance Dining Room
@joysofnaptime
1 Bathroom Photo
Pairing Distance with natural stone like travertine or slate creates an earthy, elemental bathroom that feels connected to nature. It moves the design away from plastic-heavy modernism toward something much more timeless and tactile.
Sw Distance Bathroom Vanity
@revivedwellings
3 Living Room Photos
Choosing Distance for a main living area is a commitment to timelessness. It avoids the trend-cycle fatigue of brighter hues, offering a sophisticated neutrality that can be reimagined every few years simply by swapping out textiles or accent pillows. It is the ultimate foundation for an evolving home.
Sherwin Williams Distance Living Room
@dwellbycheryl
Sherwin Williams Distance Living Room
@mgspainting
Sherwin Williams Distance Living Room
@mgspainting
