Brookside 4008-6A is a blue paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #6B8DA0, 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.
Ref. #6B8DA0 · 4008-6A
Brookside
25%LRV Value
Cool (Blue)Undertone
Brookside Technical Profile
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Brookside in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Brookside in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
ValsparBrookside
Nearly identical
BehrFrench Court
French Court
Behr
Nearly identical
Leisure Blue
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Salt Box Blue
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Sea Reflections
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Americana
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Storm Blue Sky
Vista Paint
Very similar
Blue Jay
PPG
Very similar
Dusty Turquoise
Kilz
Very similar
Stone Blue
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
Breath-Taking View
Hirshfield's
Visible difference
Water .05
Colorhouse
Visible difference
Squirrel Grey
RAL
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Brookside
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
Pure 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
Similar Valspar Colors
Other Valspar colors close to Brookside.
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 — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Brookside have?
Brookside by Valspar 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 Brookside in your own space before committing.
What colors match Brookside from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Brookside are French Court by Behr (a near-identical match), Leisure Blue by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), French Court by Behr (a near-identical 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 Light Reflectance Value (LRV) 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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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
The science behind Delta E and CIEDE2000 — find a Behr equivalent of any Sherwin-Williams shade, or a Benjamin Moore alternative when your store is out of stock.
Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Brookside's cool (blue) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.