Ref. #88D2D3 · 731
Surf City
56%LRV Value
Cool (Blue)Undertone
Surf City Technical Profile
What color is Surf City? It's a light cool blue with the hex code #88D2D3. Colors similar to Surf City include PPG Fling Green, Sherwin-Williams Bora Bora Shore, Vista Paint Pleasant View. Surf City has a cool (blue) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. At LRV 56, Surf City sits in the comfortable mid-light range — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions. Pair it with cool whites like Chantilly Lace, walnut or rift-cut oak floors, and brushed nickel or polished chrome hardware. Brass accents add warmth for a layered look. Blues stay crisp under 4000K+ cool LEDs. Under 2700K warm bulbs they can read grayer or shift slightly purple — particularly true for mid-tone and saturated blues.
Colors Similar to Surf City
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
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 belongs to the blue color family.
What colors match Surf City from other brands?
The closest matches are Fling Green by PPG (#8ECFD0), Bora Bora Shore by Sherwin-Williams (#92D0D0), Pleasant View by Vista Paint (#8BD1D6). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Surf City?
Surf City has an LRV of 56.0, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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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.