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Surfin'

46%LRV Value
Cool (Blue)Undertone
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Surfin' 9048 is a blue paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #73C0D2, LRV 46 and a cool (blue) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Graceful Sea from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.

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Surfin' Technical Profile

HEX Code#73C0D2
RGB115, 192, 210
LRV46.0
UndertoneCool (Blue)
Color Familyblue
BrandSherwin-Williams

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Surfin' in Every Brand

The closest equivalent to Surfin' in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →

Sherwin-WilliamsSurfin'
Nearly identical
Benjamin MooreGraceful Sea

Graceful Sea

Benjamin Moore

Nearly identical

Pacific Coast Blue

PPG

Nearly identical

Skyway

Vista Paint

Nearly identical

Ocean Horizon

Valspar

Nearly identical

Mountain Creek

Kilz

Nearly identical

Sky Blue

Dutch Boy

Very similar

Not A Cloud In Sight

Behr

Very similar

Enchanted Evening

Hirshfield's

Very similar

Faded Jeans

Dunn-Edwards

Very similar

Lobster

Farrow & Ball

Visible difference

Pastel Turquoise

RAL

Visible difference

Dream .04

Colorhouse

Visible difference

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Recommended Pairings

Colors That Work With Surfin'

Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Living room with applied paint colors

Side Walls

Surfin'

#73C0D2

Accent Wall

Tonal Shift

A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.

#7A8DB8

Trim & Molding

Pure White

Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.

#FFFFFF

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Color Palettes for Surfin'

Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast

Base

Skyway

Complement

Marble Pink

Surfin' Room Palettes

Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Walls

Pine Frost

Trim

UltraWhite

Accent

Kilkenny

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Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

Starry Night

Trim

UltraWhite

Accent

Luxe Blue

Pop

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Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

Icicle

Trim

UltraWhite

Accent

Framboise

Pop

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Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

Similar Sherwin-Williams Colors

Other Sherwin-Williams colors close to Surfin'.

Rapture Blue

Sherwin-Williams · 6773

#7DC1CB

Slick Blue

Sherwin-Williams · 6949

#73CCD8

Nautilus

Sherwin-Williams · 6780

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Regale Blue

Sherwin-Williams · 6801

#7DB5D3

Mariner

Sherwin-Williams · 6766

#6EC2C4

Candid Blue

Sherwin-Williams · 6953

#6CC3E0

More blue colors from other brands

Cross-brand colors in the blue family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.

Silver Chalice

Behr · 640E-1

#EEF1F7

Blue Luxury

Behr · S-G-520

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Clear Skies

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Twilight Blue

PPG · 50BB 46/110

#ACB2C8

Harbor Fog

Benjamin Moore · 2062-70

#D4E8EE

Movie Magic

Behr · MQ5-45

#B0BBD3

Surfin' — Frequently Asked Questions

What undertone does Surfin' have?
Surfin' by Sherwin-Williams 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 Surfin' in your own space before committing.
What colors match Surfin' from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Surfin' are Graceful Sea by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Pacific Coast Blue by PPG (a near-identical match), Skyway by Vista Paint (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Surfin''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 Surfin'?
Surfin' has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 46.0, 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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