Brookside Blue 338-5DB is a blue paint color from Dutch Boy. It has a hex value of #708BA0, LRV 24 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Blue Sash from Valspar (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #708BA0 · 338-5DB
Brookside Blue
24%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Brookside Blue Technical Profile
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Brookside Blue in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Brookside Blue in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Dutch BoyBrookside Blue
Nearly identical
ValsparBlue Sash
Blue Sash
Valspar
Nearly identical
Old Blue Jeans
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Sporty Blue
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
China Clay
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
French Court
Behr
Very similar
Stormy Sky Blue
PPG
Very similar
Storm Blue Sky
Vista Paint
Very similar
Breakwaters
Kilz
Very similar
Heavenly Sky
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Cook's Blue
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Squirrel Grey
RAL
Visible difference
Water .05
Colorhouse
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Brookside Blue
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Brookside Blue
#708BA0
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#8587AD
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Brookside Blue
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Brookside 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 Dutch Boy Colors
Other Dutch Boy colors close to Brookside 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.
Brookside Blue — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Brookside Blue have?
Brookside Blue by Dutch Boy has a neutral 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 Brookside Blue in your own space before committing.
What colors match Brookside Blue from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Brookside Blue are Blue Sash by Valspar (a near-identical match), Old Blue Jeans by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Sporty Blue by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Brookside 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 Brookside Blue?
Brookside Blue has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 24.4, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a deep, dramatic color best saved for accent walls, dining rooms, and cozy spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light.
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Why Brookside Blue's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.