Surf's Up 1236-3 is a blue paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #C6E4EB, 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.
Ref. #C6E4EB · 1236-3
Surf's Up
74%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 →
PPGSurf's Up
Nearly identical
ValsparFresh Dawn
Fresh Dawn
Valspar
Nearly identical
Winterscape
Behr
Nearly identical
Aviary Blue
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Simply Heaven
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Cotton Clouds
Kilz
Nearly identical
Blue Allure
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Front Porch Blue
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Dream .01
Colorhouse
Nearly identical
Frosty Day
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Kyoto
Hirshfield's
Very similar
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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
#C6E4EB
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#7C8EB6
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 PPG Colors
Other PPG 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 PPG 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 Fresh Dawn by Valspar (a near-identical match), Winterscape by Behr (a near-identical match), Ethereal Mood by Behr (a near-identical 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 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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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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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.