Big Surf M460-3 is a green paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #99F9D3, LRV 56 and a cool (green) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Greenwood Lake from Benjamin Moore (a visible but close match), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #99F9D3 · M460-3
Big Surf
56%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
Big Surf Technical Profile
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Big Surf in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Big Surf in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
BehrBig Surf
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Benjamin MooreGreenwood Lake
Greenwood Lake
Benjamin Moore
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Faint Clover
Dunn-Edwards
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Summer Sonata
Vista Paint
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Jacob'S Jade
PPG
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Turquoise Tower
Hirshfield's
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Montpelier Green
Dutch Boy
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Mino's Eye
Valspar
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Tantalizing Teal
Sherwin-Williams
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Apple Martini
Kilz
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Pastel Green
RAL
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Sprout .01
Colorhouse
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Big Surf
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Big Surf
#99F9D3
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#63C4CF
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Big Surf
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Big Surf Room Palettes
Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Warm & Inviting
Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable
Cool & Calm
Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful
Bold Contrast
Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking
Similar Behr Colors
Other Behr colors close to Big Surf.
More green colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the green family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Big Surf — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Big Surf have?
Big Surf by Behr has a cool (green) undertone and sits in the green color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Big Surf in your own space before committing.
What colors match Big Surf from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Big Surf are Greenwood Lake by Benjamin Moore (a close match), Faint Clover by Dunn-Edwards (a close match), Summer Sonata by Vista Paint (a close match) — the best options for getting Big Surf's look from a brand your local store carries. Confirm with a physical sample, since sheen and lighting shift the final result.
What is the LRV of Big Surf?
Big Surf has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 56.0, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-light color — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions.
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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
The science behind Delta E and CIEDE2000 — find a Behr equivalent of any Sherwin-Williams shade, or a Benjamin Moore alternative when your store is out of stock.
Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Big Surf's cool (green) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.