Brookside K-202 is a blue paint color from Vista Paint. It has a hex value of #4AA9B2, LRV 33 and a cool (blue) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Freshwater from Sherwin-Williams (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #4AA9B2 · K-202
Brookside
33%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 →
Vista PaintBrookside
Nearly identical
Sherwin-WilliamsFreshwater
Freshwater
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Blue Square
Behr
Very similar
Montego Bay
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Exotic Sea
Valspar
Very similar
Santa Clara
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Western Green
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Deep Turquoise
Kilz
Very similar
Marine Blue
PPG
Very similar
Lobster
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Sarah's Garden
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Pastel Blue
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
#4AA9B2
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#7E93B1
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 Vista Paint Colors
Other Vista Paint 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 Vista Paint 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 Freshwater by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Blue Square by Behr (a very close match), Montego Bay by Dunn-Edwards (a very close 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 33.0, 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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Related Reading
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.