Benjamin Moore

Surf Blue

2056-30

Surf Blue is a deep teal with strong blue-green undertones and high saturation. An LRV of 18.24 gives it a dark, concentrated appearance. It is best used as an accent or focal color.

The undertones remain consistent under artificial lighting. It pairs effectively with Benjamin Moore Chantilly Lace and Kendall Charcoal, while Ocean Air and Seafoam soften transitions.

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Brand

Benjamin Moore

Code

2056-30

Collection

Color Preview

Surf Blue in Different Light

Light temperature is measured in Kelvin: a warm 2700K bulb pulls colors toward yellow, while 5000K daylight reads cooler and truer. Check the color at the time of day you actually use the room.

Artificial Lighting

Bedroom scene to simulate Benjamin Moore Surf Blue under artificial light

Light Temperature: 2700K

Natural Lighting

Living room scene to simulate Benjamin Moore Surf Blue under natural light

Light Temperature: 4500K

Technical Specifications

Undertones

Type

Cyan/Teal

Strength

High

Temperature

cool

Hue Angle

185°

Cyan Family

Lightness

27%

Dark

Saturation

100%

Highly Saturated

LRV

18.2

0%100%

Very Dark

Dark

Medium

Light

Very Light

White

LRV measures how much light a color reflects, from 0 (black) to 100 (pure white). Below about 50 a color needs good lighting to avoid going flat, 60 and up helps brighten a room, and most whites sit above 80.

Color Position

Saturation →

Lightness →

Color Codes

HEX

#00808B

RGB Decimal

0, 128, 139

RGB Percent

0.0%, 50.2%, 54.5%

HSL

184.7, 100.0%, 27.3%

HSV

184.7, 100.0%, 54.5%

CMYK

100.0%, 7.9%, 0.0%, 45.5%

YIQ

91.0, -79.8, -23.6

XYZ

12.38, 17.30, 27.11

CIE Lab

48.64, -25.17, -14.38

CIE Luv

48.64, -36.46, -17.40

Hunter Lab

41.60, -18.00, -12.79

Decimal

32907

Coordinating Colors and Color Palettes

Darker Shades

Monochromatic dark

Surf Blue Venezuelan Sea Jade Garden Kevin's Stang

Lighter Shades

Monochromatic light

Surf Blue The Real Teal Bella Vista Marrakech Mile

Complementary

Opposite on color wheel

Surf Blue Heritage Red Quite Red Hot Spice

Closest Paint Matches

Cross-brand matches are close, never exact. Each brand uses different bases and sheens, so sample before you buy gallons.

Benjamin Moore

Surf Blue

Sherwin Williams

Gulfstream

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Surf Blue

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Caribbean Blue Water

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Surf Blue

Valspar

Bay Teal

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Surf Blue

Glidden

Bimini Blue

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Surf Blue

Sherwin Williams

Briny

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Surf Blue

Valspar

Parrot Flight

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Surf Blue

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Watershed

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Surf Blue

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Tropical Teal

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Surf Blue

Behr

The Real Teal

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Surf Blue

Valspar

Blue Turquoise

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Surf Blue

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Gulf Shores

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Surf Blue

Benjamin Moore

Aruba Blue

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Surf Blue

Valspar

Forever Teal

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Surf Blue

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Amazing Sky

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Surf Blue

Valspar

Bayou Serenade

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Surf Blue

Sherwin Williams

Cruising