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Glidden Surf's Up

PPG1236-3 · #C6E4EB · LRV 73.5

Compare with other brands: Valspar Fresh Dawn is a 99% match

Surf's Up (PPG1236-3) is a cool off-white from Glidden with a moderate blue-green undertone. Its LRV is about 73.5 (light): it reflects plenty of light and works in most rooms, including ones with limited daylight. The closest match in another brand is Valspar Fresh Dawn (99% match).

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LRV

73.5 · Light

Undertone

Blue-green · moderate

Temperature

Cool

Code

PPG1236-3

HEX

#C6E4EB

RGB

198, 228, 235

HSL

191°, 48%, 85%

Family

Off-whites

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Surf's Up FAQ

What undertone does Surf's Up have?

Surf's Up is a cool off-white with a moderate blue-green undertone. Its color temperature is cool. This is estimated from the digital color values; north-facing light pulls undertones cooler and warm bulbs pull them warmer, so check a real sample on your wall.

What is the LRV of Surf's Up?

Surf's Up has an LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 73.5 on a 0–100 scale, which is light. It reflects plenty of light and works in most rooms, including ones with limited daylight.

What is the closest match to Surf's Up in other brands?

Valspar: Fresh Dawn (8002-40A), 99%; PPG: Surf's Up (PPG1236-3), 99%; Behr: Winterscape (M480-2A), 98%; Sherwin-Williams: Aviary Blue (SW 6778), 98%; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Aviary Blue (HGSW6778), 98%; Benjamin Moore: Crystal Springs (764), 97%; Dunn-Edwards: Frosty Day (DE5826), 94%; Farrow & Ball: Kakelugn (No. 317), 84%. Matches are estimated from digital color values and are not official conversions; always compare a real sample of both.

What is the HEX code of Surf's Up?

The HEX code of Surf's Up (PPG1236-3) is #C6E4EB, RGB 198, 228, 235. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.