ColorplanBenjamin Moore Surf Blue (2056-30) is a very dark blue with a cool blue-green undertone and an LRV of 17. Closest matches: Farrow & Ball Vardo (No.288). For trim, try Morning Sky Blue (2053-70).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Benjamin Moore whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Blue |
| LRV | 17.3 (dark; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #00808B |
| RGB | 0, 128, 139 |
| HSL | 185°, 100%, 27% |
About Surf Blue
Surf Blue (2056-30) is a very dark, medium-strength blue from Benjamin Moore that leans green. With an LRV of 17, Surf Blue absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.
North-facing light makes Surf Blue read cooler and slightly darker, while warm south-facing light softens it. It's a good fit for bedrooms, offices, kitchen islands and cabinets and accent walls. Next to Salzburg Blue (755), it's darker and more colorful.
How Surf Blue changes with the light
Surf Blue has a cool undertone. North light will push it cooler and grayer, while south and west light warm it up. If your room faces north, look at it next to a warm white trim.
North-facing rooms
Surf Blue has a cool undertone that north light will push cooler and grayer; warm white trim helps balance it.
East-facing rooms
Surf Blue will look warmer and brighter in the morning and cooler and grayer by afternoon; check a sample at both times.
South-facing rooms
Bright south light shows Surf Blue close to its true color, slightly lighter and warmer.
West-facing rooms
Surf Blue looks cool in the morning and warms up in the golden late-afternoon light.
See Surf Blue in real homes
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Surf Blue equivalents in other brands
The closest color from each brand. ΔE (“delta E”) scores how different two colors look: under 2.5 is very hard to tell apart on a wall, over 5 is clearly different.
Sherwin-Williams
Closest available · ΔE 13.7
Also close: Smoky Blue (ΔE 14.3)
Compare side by side →Behr
Closest available · ΔE 11.2
Also close: Blueprint (ΔE 11.4)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Surf Blue questions
What undertone does Surf Blue have?
Surf Blue has a cool blue-green undertone, so it reads as a cool color. North-facing light makes Surf Blue read cooler and slightly darker, while warm south-facing light softens it.
Is Surf Blue a light or dark color?
Surf Blue has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 17.3 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a very dark color. With an LRV of 17, Surf Blue absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.
What is the closest match to Surf Blue in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Oceanside SW 6496 (closest available, ΔE 13.7); Farrow & Ball: Vardo No.288 (close, ΔE 4.6); Behr: Sophisticated Teal HDC-CL-22 (closest available, ΔE 11.2). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Surf Blue?
Try Morning Sky Blue (2053-70) on trim and Palest Pistachio (2122-60) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Surf Blue's undertone.
Where does Surf Blue work best?
Surf Blue works well in bedrooms, offices, kitchen islands and cabinets and accent walls. With an LRV of 17, Surf Blue absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.
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