Brookside 4008-6A is a blue paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #6B8DA0, estimated LRV 25 and a cool (blue) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is French Court from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Valspar · #6B8DA0 · 4008-6A
Brookside
25%Estimated LRV
Cool (Blue)Undertone
Brookside Technical Profile
HEX Code#6B8DA0
RGB107, 141, 160
Estimated LRV24.7
UndertoneCool (Blue)
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Color Familyblue
BrandValspar
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Digital candidates from other paint brands, ranked by color similarity. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
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#6A8EA2
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Colors That Work With Brookside
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Brookside
#6B8DA0
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#858AAD
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Brookside
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Brookside 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
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Brookside — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Brookside have?
Brookside by Valspar has a cool (blue) undertone and sits in the blue color family. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Brookside from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Brookside are French Court by Behr (a close digital match), Leisure Blue by Sherwin-Williams (a close digital match), French Court by Behr (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Brookside'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?
Brookside has a estimated lightness value of 24.7, 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's cool (blue) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.