Harbor Side Blue 740 is a blue paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #5DB6BA, LRV 39 and a cool (blue) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Caribbean Teal from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #5DB6BA · 740
Harbor Side Blue
39%LRV Value
Cool (Blue)Undertone
Harbor Side Blue Technical Profile
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Harbor Side Blue in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Harbor Side Blue in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Benjamin MooreHarbor Side Blue
Nearly identical
PPGCaribbean Teal
Caribbean Teal
PPG
Nearly identical
Brookside
Vista Paint
Very similar
Vivid Turquoise
Kilz
Very similar
Rushing Stream
Valspar
Very similar
Castaway
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
North Wind
Behr
Very similar
Robins Egg
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Mariner
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Veranda Blue
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Pastel Turquoise
RAL
Very similar
Lobster
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
Dream .04
Colorhouse
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Harbor Side Blue
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Harbor Side Blue
#5DB6BA
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#8097B2
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Harbor Side Blue
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Harbor Side Blue Room Palettes
Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Warm & Inviting
Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable
Cool & Calm
Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful
Bold Contrast
Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking
Similar Benjamin Moore Colors
Other Benjamin Moore colors close to Harbor Side Blue.
More blue colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the blue family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Harbor Side Blue — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Harbor Side Blue have?
Harbor Side Blue by Benjamin Moore has a cool (blue) undertone and sits in the blue color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Harbor Side Blue in your own space before committing.
What colors match Harbor Side Blue from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Harbor Side Blue are Caribbean Teal by PPG (a near-identical match), Brookside by Vista Paint (a very close match), Vivid Turquoise by Kilz (a very close match) — the best options for getting Harbor Side Blue's look from a brand your local store carries. Confirm with a physical sample, since sheen and lighting shift the final result.
What is the LRV of Harbor Side Blue?
Harbor Side Blue has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 39.3, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-depth color with real presence — strong on accent walls, libraries, and rooms with good natural light.
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Harbor Side Blue's cool (blue) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.