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.
Ref. #73C0D2 · 9048
Surfin'
46%LRV Value
Cool (Blue)Undertone
Surfin' Technical Profile
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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
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
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
Surfin' 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 Sherwin-Williams Colors
Other Sherwin-Williams colors close to Surfin'.
More blue colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the blue family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
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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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 Surfin''s cool (blue) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.