Surf City 731 is a blue paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #88D2D3, estimated LRV 56 and a cool (blue) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Echo Lake Aqua from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Benjamin Moore · #88D2D3 · 731
Surf City
56%Estimated LRV
Cool (Blue)Undertone
Surf City Technical Profile
HEX Code#88D2D3
RGB136, 210, 211
Estimated LRV56.0
UndertoneCool (Blue)
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Color Familyblue
BrandBenjamin Moore
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Echo Lake Aqua
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#8ED6D9
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#8CD6DA
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#92D0D0
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#88D9D8
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Colors That Work With Surf City
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Surf City
#88D2D3
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#7D98B5
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Surf City
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Surf City 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
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Surf City — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Surf City have?
Surf City by Benjamin Moore has a cool (blue) undertone and sits in the blue color family. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Surf City from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Surf City are Echo Lake Aqua by PPG (a close digital match), Fling Green by PPG (a close digital match), Life of Reilly by Dutch Boy (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Surf City'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 Surf City?
Surf City has a estimated lightness value 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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