Surf'S Up! 136-6DB is a blue paint color from Dutch Boy. It has a hex value of #1597B9, estimated LRV 26 and a cool (blue) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Pool Party from Valspar (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Dutch Boy · #1597B9 · 136-6DB
Surf'S Up!
26%Estimated LRV
Cool (Blue)Undertone
Surf'S Up! Technical Profile
HEX Code#1597B9
RGB21, 151, 185
Estimated LRV25.8
UndertoneCool (Blue)
Digital swatches and calculated matches are approximations. Catalog LRV values may be calculated estimates, not manufacturer measurements. Data and matching method. Check the brand reference and physical samples before purchase.
Color Familyblue
BrandDutch Boy
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#2D9ABC
Close digital match
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#1A97BE
Close digital match
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#429BB8
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#289EC4
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Colors That Work With Surf'S Up!
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Surf'S Up!
#1597B9
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#4467BD
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Surf'S Up!
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Surf'S Up! 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'S Up! — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Surf'S Up! have?
Surf'S Up! by Dutch Boy 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'S Up! from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Surf'S Up! are Pool Party by Valspar (a close digital match), Mosaic Blue by PPG (a close digital match), Fragrant Bouquet by Valspar (a very close match) — the best options for getting Surf'S Up!'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'S Up!?
Surf'S Up! has a estimated lightness value of 25.8, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-depth color with real presence — strong on accent walls, libraries, and rooms with good natural light.
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