Surf's Up 1236-3 is a blue paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #C6E4EB, estimated LRV 74 and a cool (blue) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Fresh Dawn from Valspar (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
PPG · #C6E4EB · 1236-3
Surf's Up
74%Estimated LRV
Cool (Blue)Undertone
Surf's Up Technical Profile
HEX Code#C6E4EB
RGB198, 228, 235
Estimated LRV73.5
UndertoneCool (Blue)
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Color Familyblue
BrandPPG
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#C8E5EC
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#C2E3EC
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Frosty Day
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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
#C6E4EB
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#7C8EB6
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 PPG 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 Fresh Dawn by Valspar (a close digital match), Winterscape by Behr (a close digital match), Ethereal Mood by Behr (a close digital 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 73.5, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a light, reflective color that bounces plenty of light back into a room — well-suited to north-facing spaces, hallways, and smaller rooms that need to feel brighter.
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