Surf City 731 is a blue paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #88D2D3, 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.
Ref. #88D2D3 · 731
Surf City
56%LRV Value
Cool (Blue)Undertone
Surf City Technical Profile
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Surf City in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Surf City in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Benjamin MooreSurf City
Nearly identical
PPGEcho Lake Aqua
Echo Lake Aqua
PPG
Nearly identical
Life of Reilly
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Bora Bora Shore
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Pleasant View
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Island Oasis
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Sydney Harbour
Behr
Very similar
Classic Turquoise
Kilz
Very similar
Andes Sky
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Beach Sparkle
Valspar
Very similar
Light Green
RAL
Very similar
Dream .04
Colorhouse
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Surf City
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
Pure 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
Similar Benjamin Moore Colors
Other Benjamin Moore colors close to Surf City.
More blue colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the blue family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
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. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Surf City in your own space before committing.
What colors match Surf City from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Surf City are Echo Lake Aqua by PPG (a near-identical match), Fling Green by PPG (a near-identical match), Life of Reilly by Dutch Boy (a near-identical 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 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
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Surf City's cool (blue) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.