Color spec
| Brand | Sherwin-Williams |
| Name | Surfer |
| SKU | SW 6946 |
| Hex | #01A4A5 |
| RGB | 1, 164, 165 |
| HSL | 180°, 99%, 33% |
| LRV | 29 |
| Undertone | cool blue-green tone |
| Family | Teal |
About Sherwin-Williams Surfer
Surfer sits in the mid-range at LRV 29, 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.
Surfer is versatile enough for full rooms but has enough depth to anchor a space, so it suits living rooms, bedrooms and cabinetry alike. Teals add character without shouting — good for a vanity, an island or a feature wall.
Closest matches by brand
11 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.
Behr
Benjamin Moore
Valspar
PPG / Glidden
Glidden
Dutch Boy
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
Kompozit
Similar Sherwin-Williams colors
closest in the Sherwin-Williams deckThe nearest shades to Surfer within Sherwin-Williams'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 #01A4A5 in HSL space. Pair Surfer 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.
Sherwin-Williams Surfer Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Surfer 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 Sherwin-Williams SW 6946 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Behr Equivalent of Surfer
Behr's nearest match is Precious Stone (M470-6), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.95). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 30 vs 29) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Surfer without repainting risk. See the full Precious Stone swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Surfer
At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Surfer is Poseidon (664) — very close at ΔE 2.35, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 31 vs 29) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Poseidon swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Surfer
Valspar has no exact twin of Surfer. The nearest is Exotic Sea (5004-10B) at ΔE 3.89 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 28.3 vs 29). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Exotic Sea swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Surfer
PPG / Glidden has no exact twin of Surfer. The nearest is Grecian Isle (PPG1232-6) at ΔE 3.8 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 29 vs 29). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Grecian Isle swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Surfer
Glidden has no exact twin of Surfer. The nearest is Grecian Isle (PPG1232-6) at ΔE 3.81 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 29 vs 29). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Grecian Isle swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Surfer
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Surfer is Peacock Teal (133-6DB) — very close at ΔE 3.3, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 31 vs 29) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Peacock Teal swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Surfer
At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Surfer is Pursuit of Teal (HGSW 1323) — very close at ΔE 3.4, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 32 vs 29) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Pursuit of Teal swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Surfer
The closest Diamond Vogel equivalent of Surfer is Pleasant Stream (0682). At ΔE 0.39 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool blue-green undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 29 vs 29). If Diamond Vogel is your counter, order Pleasant Stream and you'll get the same color. See the full Pleasant Stream swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Surfer
Hirshfield's's nearest match is Pleasant Stream (0682), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.29). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 30 vs 29) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Surfer without repainting risk. See the full Pleasant Stream swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Surfer
Kompozit's nearest match is Pleasant Stream (0682), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.29). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 28 vs 29) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Surfer without repainting risk. See the full Pleasant Stream swatch →