Benjamin Moore

Surf Green

2036-60

Surf Green is a very light seafoam green with cool blue undertones. Its LRV of 76.39 places it among brighter pastel tones. It is well suited for bathrooms, bedrooms, and sunlit living areas.

The undertones remain clean and consistent. It pairs well with Benjamin Moore White Dove and Balboa Mist, while Hunter Green and Black Forest Green add depth.

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Brand

Benjamin Moore

Code

2036-60

Collection

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Surf Green 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 Green under artificial light

Light Temperature: 2700K

Natural Lighting

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

Light Temperature: 4500K

Technical Specifications

Undertones

Type

Green

Strength

High

Temperature

cool

Hue Angle

149°

Green Family

Lightness

86%

Light

Saturation

48%

Moderate

LRV

76.4

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

#C9ECDA

RGB Decimal

201, 236, 218

RGB Percent

78.8%, 92.5%, 85.5%

HSL

149.1, 47.9%, 85.7%

HSV

149.1, 14.8%, 92.5%

CMYK

14.8%, 0.0%, 7.6%, 7.5%

YIQ

223.5, -15.1, -13.0

XYZ

66.74, 77.47, 77.77

CIE Lab

90.54, -14.81, 4.91

CIE Luv

90.54, -17.96, 10.05

Hunter Lab

88.02, -14.42, 4.81

Decimal

13233370

Coordinating Colors and Color Palettes

Darker Shades

Monochromatic dark

Surf Green Mountain Mint Crystal Gem Divot

Lighter Shades

Monochromatic light

Surf Green Woolly Mint Spring Frost Fresh Mint

Complementary

Opposite on color wheel

Surf Green Dreamy Memory Lofty Delight I Love You Pink

Analogous

Adjacent colors

Surf Green Icy Moon Drops Chilled Mint Touch Of Blue

Closest Paint Matches

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

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