Surf'S Up! 136-6DB is a blue paint color from Dutch Boy. It has a hex value of #1597B9, 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.
Ref. #1597B9 · 136-6DB
Surf'S Up!
26%LRV Value
Cool (Blue)Undertone
Surf'S Up! Technical Profile
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Surf'S Up! in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Surf'S Up! in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Dutch BoySurf'S Up!
Nearly identical
ValsparPool Party
Pool Party
Valspar
Nearly identical
Mosaic Blue
PPG
Nearly identical
Cool Blue
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Major Blue
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Havasu
Behr
Very similar
Charybdis
Vista Paint
Very similar
Mediterranean Sea
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Blue Bliss
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Centurian Blue
Kilz
Very similar
Lobster
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
Turquoise Blue
RAL
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Surf'S Up!
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
Pure 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
Similar Dutch Boy Colors
Other Dutch Boy colors close to Surf'S Up!.
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'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. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Surf'S Up! in your own space before committing.
What colors match Surf'S Up! from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Surf'S Up! are Pool Party by Valspar (a near-identical match), Mosaic Blue by PPG (a near-identical 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 Light Reflectance Value (LRV) 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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Related Reading
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 Surf'S Up!'s cool (blue) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.