Color spec
| Brand | Benjamin Moore |
| Name | Surf Blue |
| SKU | 2056-30 |
| Hex | #00808B |
| RGB | 0, 128, 139 |
| HSL | 185°, 100%, 27% |
| LRV | 18 |
| Undertone | cool blue-green tone |
| Family | Teal |
About Benjamin Moore Surf Blue
With an LRV of 18, Surf Blue is a deep, dramatic shade. It soaks up light in north-facing rooms and looks richest where strong daylight hits it. 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. Warm artificial light softens it; cool LED can make it look flat, so match your bulbs to the mood you want.
Surf Blue works best as a feature — a single wall, built-ins, a study or dining room — rather than wrapping a whole bright space. Teals add character without shouting — good for a vanity, an island or a feature wall.
Closest matches by brand
9 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 teal from that brand.
Sherwin-Williams
Behr
Valspar
PPG / Glidden
Glidden
Dutch Boy
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Farrow & Ball
Similar Benjamin Moore colors
closest in the Benjamin Moore deckThe nearest shades to Surf Blue within Benjamin Moore'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 #00808B in HSL space. Pair Surf 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.
Benjamin Moore Surf Blue Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Surf 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 Benjamin Moore 2056-30 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Surf Blue
Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Briny (SW 6775), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.36). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 17 vs 18) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Surf Blue without repainting risk. See the full Briny swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Surf Blue
Behr's nearest match is Caribe (PPU13-01), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.19). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 17 vs 18) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Surf Blue without repainting risk. See the full Caribe swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Surf Blue
The closest Valspar equivalent of Surf Blue is Ocean Reef (V067-5). At ΔE 0.89 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool blue-green undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 17.5 vs 18). If Valspar is your counter, order Ocean Reef and you'll get the same color. See the full Ocean Reef swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Surf Blue
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Surf Blue is Bermuda (PPG1150-6) — very close at ΔE 2.36, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 17 vs 18) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Bermuda swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Surf Blue
At Glidden, the closest color to Surf Blue is Bermuda (PPG1150-6) — very close at ΔE 2.92, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 17 vs 18) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Bermuda swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Surf Blue
Dutch Boy's nearest match is The Big Blue (133-7DB), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.46). It runs slightly darker (LRV 16 vs 18) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Surf Blue without repainting risk. See the full The Big Blue swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Surf Blue
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Right As Rain (HGSW 1332), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.36). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 17 vs 18) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Surf Blue without repainting risk. See the full Right As Rain swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Surf Blue
Dunn-Edwards has no exact twin of Surf Blue. The nearest is By the Bayou (DE5782) at ΔE 4.56 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 15 vs 18). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full By the Bayou swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Surf Blue
Farrow & Ball has no exact twin of Surf Blue. The nearest is Vardo (NO. 288) at ΔE 4.61 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 18 vs 18). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Vardo swatch →