Color spec
| Brand | Valspar |
| Name | Aussie Surf |
| SKU | V064-5 |
| Hex | #3E786D |
| RGB | 62, 120, 109 |
| HSL | 169°, 32%, 36% |
| LRV | 15.5 |
| Undertone | cool blue-green tone |
| Family | Teal |
About Valspar Aussie Surf
With an LRV of 15.5, Aussie Surf 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.
Aussie Surf 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
Benjamin Moore
PPG / Glidden
Glidden
Dutch Boy
Dunn-Edwards
Magnolia Home
Diamond Vogel
Similar Valspar colors
closest in the Valspar deckThe nearest shades to Aussie Surf 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 #3E786D in HSL space. Pair Aussie Surf 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 Aussie Surf Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Aussie Surf 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 V064-5 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Behr Equivalent of Aussie Surf
Behr's nearest match is Tealish (S440-6), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.25). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 16 vs 15.5) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Aussie Surf without repainting risk. See the full Tealish swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Aussie Surf
At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Aussie Surf is Steamed Spinach (643) — very close at ΔE 2.39, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 16 vs 15.5) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Steamed Spinach swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Aussie Surf
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Aussie Surf is Christmas Ivy (PPG1138-6) — very close at ΔE 3.32, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 14 vs 15.5) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Christmas Ivy swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Aussie Surf
At Glidden, the closest color to Aussie Surf is Christmas Ivy (PPG1138-6) — very close at ΔE 3.19, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 14 vs 15.5) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Christmas Ivy swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Aussie Surf
Dutch Boy has no exact twin of Aussie Surf. The nearest is Hidden Garden (330-5DB) at ΔE 3.8 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 16 vs 15.5). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Hidden Garden swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Aussie Surf
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Aussie Surf is Pine Needle (DE5706) — very close at ΔE 2.51, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 15 vs 15.5) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Pine Needle swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Aussie Surf
Magnolia Home has no exact twin of Aussie Surf. The nearest is Aspen Leaf (JG-71) at ΔE 4.08 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 13 vs 15.5). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Aspen Leaf swatch →