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Surf Green

At first glance, Surf Green belongs to the blue family; in a room, light and context can make it far more elusive. Its midtone saturation balances color with restraint, so the hue can register without overwhelming nearby finishes. 5 sourced room photos offer a closer look at the color in lived-in settings.

LRV

21.40

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Light Reflectance Value
21.40
Medium
TemperatureCool
SaturationMidtone

Surf Green's Color Strip

Surf Green is the fifth shade on this 7-color strip, sitting between Composed and Raging Sea. The strip spans from Waterscape at the lightest end to Country Squire at the deepest. Strip 169 lines up the full value range so you can see exactly where this color lands among its closest relatives.

Surf Green in Rooms

Follow Surf Green from one space to another and watch how light, scale and surrounding materials reshape its character. 5 sourced room photos offer a closer look at the color in lived-in settings.

2 Misc Photos

These 2 misc images show how Surf Green (6473) can sit beside a changing mix of architectural details and personal finishes. The blue, green hue classifications suggest the subtle directions the color may take as the room changes.

Sherwin Williams Surf Green Accent Wall

An accent wall in Surf Green adds sophisticated depth to the bedroom.

@pinkzombiegurl

Surf Green

Calm Surf Green walls bring oceanic tranquility indoors.

@ellebrightdesigns

3 Front Door Photos

Surf Green (6473) brings its blue character into a small architectural moment with an outsized first impression. Its midtone saturation keeps the color expressive without letting it dominate every surface around it.

Surf Green Door

Front door painted in Surf Green makes a sophisticated, nature-inspired statement.

@thesevenacrewood

Sw 6473 Door

Surf Green entrance door presents a serene, coastal aesthetic.

@westhollar

Sherwin Williams Surf Green Door

This Surf Green front door balances elegance with bold, refreshing character.

@thesevenacrewood

Coordinating Colors

Green Trance
Green Trance
Surf Green
Surf Green
Green Trance vs Surf Green
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Green Trance
6462 · LRV 75
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Surf Green
6473 · LRV 21

At LRV 75 vs 21, Green Trance is decisively the brighter choice.

Fragile Beauty
Fragile Beauty
Surf Green
Surf Green
Fragile Beauty vs Surf Green
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Fragile Beauty
7553 · LRV 70
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Surf Green
6473 · LRV 21

At LRV 70 vs 21, Fragile Beauty is decisively the brighter choice.

Steamed Milk
Steamed Milk
Surf Green
Surf Green
Steamed Milk vs Surf Green
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Steamed Milk
7554 · LRV 76
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Surf Green
6473 · LRV 21

At LRV 76 vs 21, Steamed Milk is decisively the brighter choice.

Trim Color

Green Trance
Green Trance
Surf Green
Surf Green
Green Trance vs Surf Green
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Green Trance
6462 · LRV 75
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Surf Green
6473 · LRV 21

At LRV 75 vs 21, Green Trance is decisively the brighter choice.

Similar Colors

Juniper
Juniper
Surf Green
Surf Green
Juniper vs Surf Green
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Juniper
9679 · LRV 20
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Surf Green
6473 · LRV 21

Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 21 vs 20), so neither reads brighter in a room.

Lagoon
Lagoon
Surf Green
Surf Green
Lagoon vs Surf Green
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Lagoon
6480 · LRV 20
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Surf Green
6473 · LRV 21

With LRVs of 21 and 20, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.

Grandview
Grandview
Surf Green
Surf Green
Grandview vs Surf Green
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Grandview
6466 · LRV 25
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Surf Green
6473 · LRV 21

A 4-point LRV gap (25 vs 21) makes Grandview the marginally brighter of the two.

Surf Green
Surf Green
Teal Stencil
Teal Stencil
Surf Green vs Teal Stencil
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Surf Green
6473 · LRV 21
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Teal Stencil
0018 · LRV 19

Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 21 vs 19), so neither reads brighter in a room.

Alexandrite
Alexandrite
Surf Green
Surf Green
Alexandrite vs Surf Green
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Alexandrite
0060 · LRV 22
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Surf Green
6473 · LRV 21

Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 22 vs 21), so neither reads brighter in a room.

Jadite
Jadite
Surf Green
Surf Green
Jadite vs Surf Green
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Jadite
6459 · LRV 20
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Surf Green
6473 · LRV 21

Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 21 vs 20), so neither reads brighter in a room.

Surf Green
Surf Green
Thermal Spring
Surf Green vs Thermal Spring
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Surf Green
6473 · LRV 21
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Thermal Spring
6761 · LRV 21

Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 21 vs 21), so neither reads brighter in a room.

Gallery Green
Gallery Green
Surf Green
Surf Green
Gallery Green vs Surf Green
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Gallery Green
0015 · LRV 22
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Surf Green
6473 · LRV 21

With LRVs of 22 and 21, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.

Studio Blue Green
Studio Blue Green
Surf Green
Surf Green
Studio Blue Green vs Surf Green
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Studio Blue Green
0047 · LRV 20
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Surf Green
6473 · LRV 21

Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 21 vs 20), so neither reads brighter in a room.

Kendal Green
Kendal Green
Surf Green
Surf Green
Kendal Green vs Surf Green
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Kendal Green
6467 · LRV 16
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Surf Green
6473 · LRV 21

A 5-point LRV gap (21 vs 16) makes Surf Green the marginally brighter of the two.

Complementary Colors

Surf Green
Surf Green
Whimsical White
Surf Green vs Whimsical White
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Surf Green
6473 · LRV 21
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Whimsical White
6826 · LRV 79

At LRV 79 vs 21, Whimsical White is decisively the brighter choice.

Chaise Mauve
Chaise Mauve
Surf Green
Surf Green
Chaise Mauve vs Surf Green
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Chaise Mauve
6016 · LRV 46
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Surf Green
6473 · LRV 21

Chaise Mauve reflects far more light (LRV 46 vs 21), opening up a space where Surf Green encloses it.

Ruby Violet
Surf Green
Surf Green
Ruby Violet vs Surf Green
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Ruby Violet
9076 · LRV 24
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Surf Green
6473 · LRV 21

With LRVs of 24 and 21, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.

Plum Dandy
Surf Green
Surf Green
Plum Dandy vs Surf Green
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Plum Dandy
6284 · LRV 17
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Surf Green
6473 · LRV 21

A 5-point LRV gap (21 vs 17) makes Surf Green the marginally brighter of the two.

Surf Green
Surf Green
Thistle
Thistle
Surf Green vs Thistle
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Surf Green
6473 · LRV 21
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Thistle
6283 · LRV 30

A 9-point LRV gap (30 vs 21) makes Thistle the marginally brighter of the two.

Surf Green
Surf Green
Wallflower
Wallflower
Surf Green vs Wallflower
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Surf Green
6473 · LRV 21
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Wallflower
6281 · LRV 64

At LRV 64 vs 21, Wallflower is decisively the brighter choice.

Raisin
Raisin
Surf Green
Surf Green
Raisin vs Surf Green
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Raisin
7630 · LRV 3
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Surf Green
6473 · LRV 21

Surf Green reflects far more light (LRV 21 vs 3), opening up a space where Raisin encloses it.

Lighter Colors

Calico
Calico
Surf Green
Surf Green
Calico vs Surf Green
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Calico
0017 · LRV 35
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Surf Green
6473 · LRV 21

At LRV 35 vs 21, Calico is decisively the brighter choice.

Surf Green
Surf Green
Vintage Vessel
Vintage Vessel
Surf Green vs Vintage Vessel
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Surf Green
6473 · LRV 21
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Vintage Vessel
9050 · LRV 41

At LRV 41 vs 21, Vintage Vessel is decisively the brighter choice.

Composed
Composed
Surf Green
Surf Green
Composed vs Surf Green
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Composed
6472 · LRV 33
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Surf Green
6473 · LRV 21

Composed reads slightly lighter (LRV 33 vs 21), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.

Darker Colors

Raging Sea
Raging Sea
Surf Green
Surf Green
Raging Sea vs Surf Green
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Raging Sea
6474 · LRV 14
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Surf Green
6473 · LRV 21

Surf Green reads slightly lighter (LRV 21 vs 14), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.

Color Codes

RGB95, 136, 125
HSL164° 18% 45%
CMYK30 0 8 47
CIE LabL: 53.5 a: -16.7 b: 1.4
XYZX: 17.22 Y: 21.52 Z: 22.64
Strip169 pos. C5

Manufacturer description

Ride a wave of color into the deep. This warm green with a blue undertone creates a dramatic mood, perfect for a study or an inspiring accent wall.

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