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Benjamin Moore Surf Blue
2056-30 · #01818C · LRV ~17.6
Closest tone in another brand: Valspar Ocean Reef (~96% proximity)Surf Blue (2056-30) is a dark blue from Benjamin Moore, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV about 17.6 (dark): it absorbs more light than it reflects. best in well-lit rooms, on accent walls, or on cabinetry. The closest tone in another brand is Valspar Ocean Reef (~96% proximity).
Closest tone to Surf Blue in other brands
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LRV (estimated)
17.6 · Dark
Temperature
Cool
Code
2056-30
HEX
#01818C
RGB
1, 129, 140
HSL
185°, 99%, 28%
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Surf Blue FAQ
What is the LRV of Surf Blue?
Surf Blue has an estimated LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 17.6 on a 0–100 scale, which is dark. It absorbs more light than it reflects. Best in well-lit rooms, on accent walls, or on cabinetry. It is an estimate from the digital HEX, not the LRV published by the brand.
What is the closest tone to Surf Blue in other brands?
Valspar: Ocean Reef (V067-5), ~96% proximity; Sherwin-Williams: Briny (SW 6775), ~96% proximity; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Briny (HGSW6775), ~96% proximity; Behr: Caribe (PPU13-01), ~96% proximity; Dunn-Edwards: Tropical Teal (DE5754), ~95% proximity; Glidden: Hypnotic Sea (PPG1234-7), ~92% proximity; PPG: Jade Jewel (PPG1147-6), ~91% proximity; Farrow & Ball: Vardo (No. 288), ~81% proximity. These are estimates of digital closeness on screen, not proven physical equivalence or official conversions; always compare a real sample of both.
What is the HEX code of Surf Blue?
The HEX code of Surf Blue (2056-30) is #01818C, RGB 1, 129, 140. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.