Surf City vs Blue Ground
Where Surf City belongs to Benjamin Moore's range, Blue Ground is a Farrow & Ball color. These are both blues, so the question isn't which hue to choose — it's where within blue to land. Surf City (LRV 55) reflects noticeably more light than Blue Ground (LRV 49), a difference of 6 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Surf City runs blue while Blue Ground is decidedly cool, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. With a ΔE of 11.8, the contrast is hard to miss. These aren't variations on a theme — they're two different answers to the same question. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.
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Surf City vs Blue Ground Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Surf City on one side and Blue Ground on the other.
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.
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