Caribbean Cool vs Surf City paint color comparison

Caribbean Cool vs Surf City

Caribbean CoolBenjamin MoorevsSurf CityBenjamin MooreΔE 3.3 — Noticeable difference

Both from Benjamin Moore's palette. Both sit in the blue family, which is useful context if you're narrowing within a single hue direction. They have nearly identical light reflectance values (57 vs 55), so they'll read as similarly Medium in most lighting conditions. Both lean blue, so they'll behave similarly in mixed or changing light conditions. The ΔE 3.3 gap is real but not dramatic — close enough to use together, distinct enough to matter as a choice. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.

Color Details

Caribbean Cool
Benjamin Moore · 661
LRV57.4
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number661
UndertoneBlue
TemperatureCool
BrightnessMedium
Surf City
Benjamin Moore · 731
LRV55.4
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number731
UndertoneBlue
TemperatureCool
BrightnessMedium

Caribbean Cool vs Surf City Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Caribbean Cool on one side and Surf City on the other.

Bathroom
Bedroom
House
Kitchen Cabinets
Living Room

Digital color is approximate. These simulations are generated from the manufacturer's hex values and overlaid on grayscale room photos — your screen's calibration, brightness, and viewing angle all affect how they render. Before committing to either color, test physical samples in your own space under the light you actually live with.