Surfside DE5765 is a blue paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #9ACAD3, LRV 54 and a cool (blue) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Blue Rapids from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #9ACAD3 · DE5765
Surfside
54%LRV Value
Cool (Blue)Undertone
Surfside Technical Profile
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Surfside in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Surfside in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Dunn-EdwardsSurfside
Nearly identical
Benjamin MooreBlue Rapids
Blue Rapids
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Idyllic Isle
PPG
Nearly identical
Sea Sparkle
Valspar
Nearly identical
Gentle Aquamarine
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Dripping Springs
Kilz
Nearly identical
Shadow Blue
Behr
Very similar
Waving Waters
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Coastal View
Vista Paint
Very similar
Orleans Tune
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Dream .04
Colorhouse
Visible difference
Pastel Turquoise
RAL
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Surfside
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Surfside
#9ACAD3
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#8191B1
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Surfside
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Surfside 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 Dunn-Edwards Colors
Other Dunn-Edwards colors close to Surfside.
More blue colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the blue family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Surfside — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Surfside have?
Surfside by Dunn-Edwards 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 Surfside in your own space before committing.
What colors match Surfside from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Surfside are Blue Rapids by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Idyllic Isle by PPG (a near-identical match), Sea Sparkle by Valspar (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Surfside'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 Surfside?
Surfside has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 53.8, 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 Surfside's cool (blue) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.