Color spec
| Brand | Valspar |
| Name | Brocade Blue |
| SKU | V105-4 |
| Hex | #859EA5 |
| RGB | 133, 158, 165 |
| HSL | 193°, 15%, 58% |
| LRV | 32 |
| Undertone | cool blue-green tone |
| Family | Gray |
About Valspar Brocade Blue
Brocade Blue sits in the mid-range at LRV 32, so it shifts visibly through the day — lighter and more open in morning light, deeper and moodier after dark. Its teal undertone is the part to watch: it gets picked up by whatever sits next to it, so test it against your trim, floor and the room's main light before committing. South-facing rooms will pull it lighter and warmer, while north light cools it down.
Brocade Blue is versatile enough for full rooms but has enough depth to anchor a space, so it suits living rooms, bedrooms and cabinetry alike. Grays like this read as a modern neutral and sit comfortably alongside both warm woods and cool metals.
Closest matches by brand
18 brands within ΔE 5The closest matches per brand by ΔE2000, computed against each brand's full deck. Only colors within ΔE 5 (close enough to substitute on a wall) are shown — brands with no real match are left off. Tap any swatch for its full single-color spec; tap the brand title to browse all gray from that brand.
Sherwin-Williams
Behr
Benjamin Moore
PPG / Glidden
Glidden
Dutch Boy
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Magnolia Home
Farrow & Ball
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
Rodda
C2 Paint
Clare
Portola Paints
Rust-Oleum
Kompozit
Similar Valspar colors
closest in the Valspar deckThe nearest shades to Brocade Blue within Valspar's own range, ranked by perceptual color distance — useful when you want the same look a touch lighter, darker, or warmer.
Coordinated palette
Generated by hue-rotating #859EA5 in HSL space. Pair Brocade Blue with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.
Accessibility (WCAG contrast)
WCAG 2.1: AA = 4.5:1 normal text · AA Large = 3:1 large text · AAA = 7:1 normal text.
Valspar Brocade Blue Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Brocade Blue from a different paint counter? Below is the single closest color in each major US deck and how close it really is. Remember that any paint store can also custom-tint Valspar V105-4 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Brocade Blue
At Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Brocade Blue is Delft (SW 9134) — very close at ΔE 2.97, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 33 vs 32) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Delft swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Brocade Blue
At Behr, the closest color to Brocade Blue is Teal Wave (ECC-65-3) — very close at ΔE 2.3, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 33 vs 32) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Teal Wave swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Brocade Blue
Benjamin Moore's nearest match is Jamestown Blue (HC-148), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.84). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 33 vs 32) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Brocade Blue without repainting risk. See the full Jamestown Blue swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Brocade Blue
PPG / Glidden's nearest match is Symphony Of Blue (PPG1035-4), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.22). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 33 vs 32) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Brocade Blue without repainting risk. See the full Symphony Of Blue swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Brocade Blue
The closest Glidden equivalent of Brocade Blue is Symphony Of Blue (PPG1035-4). At ΔE 0.98 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool blue-green undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 33 vs 32). If Glidden is your counter, order Symphony Of Blue and you'll get the same color. See the full Symphony Of Blue swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Brocade Blue
Dutch Boy's nearest match is Neptune's Rings (431-3DB), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.28). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 31 vs 32) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Brocade Blue without repainting risk. See the full Neptune's Rings swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Brocade Blue
At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Brocade Blue is Aqua Reservoir (HGSW 3304) — very close at ΔE 2.97, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 33 vs 32) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Aqua Reservoir swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Brocade Blue
Dunn-Edwards has no exact twin of Brocade Blue. The nearest is Hamilton Blue (DE6333) at ΔE 4.89 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 29 vs 32). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Hamilton Blue swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Brocade Blue
Magnolia Home has no exact twin of Brocade Blue. The nearest is Well Watered (JG-69) at ΔE 4.96 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 31 vs 32). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Well Watered swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Brocade Blue
Farrow & Ball has no exact twin of Brocade Blue. The nearest is Oval Room Blue (NO. 85) at ΔE 3.56 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 31 vs 32). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Oval Room Blue swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Brocade Blue
Diamond Vogel's nearest match is Ocean Melody (0499), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.19). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 32 vs 32) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Brocade Blue without repainting risk. See the full Ocean Melody swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Brocade Blue
At Hirshfield's, the closest color to Brocade Blue is North Beach Blue (0485) — very close at ΔE 3.04, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 33 vs 32) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full North Beach Blue swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Brocade Blue
At Rodda, the closest color to Brocade Blue is Rainfall (CA196) — very close at ΔE 2.66, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 32 vs 32) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Rainfall swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Brocade Blue
At C2 Paint, the closest color to Brocade Blue is Shark Fin (C2-734) — very close at ΔE 3.28, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 33 vs 32) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Shark Fin swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Brocade Blue
Clare has no exact twin of Brocade Blue. The nearest is Blue Ivy (PNT100-MD-39) at ΔE 3.56 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 32 vs 32). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Blue Ivy swatch →
Portola Paints Equivalent of Brocade Blue
Portola Paints has no exact twin of Brocade Blue. The nearest is Twin Peaks (TWIN PEAKS) at ΔE 4.9 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 33 vs 32). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Twin Peaks swatch →
Rust-Oleum Equivalent of Brocade Blue
Rust-Oleum has no exact twin of Brocade Blue. The nearest is Blue Harbor (371675) at ΔE 4.41 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 36 vs 32). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Blue Harbor swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Brocade Blue
At Kompozit, the closest color to Brocade Blue is North Beach Blue (0485) — very close at ΔE 3.04, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 31 vs 32) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full North Beach Blue swatch →