Surf Green vs Airy Green

Surf GreenBenjamin MoorevsAiry GreenJotunΔE 12.2Distinct difference

Surf Green (Benjamin Moore) and Airy Green (Jotun) come from different manufacturers. Hue-wise, Surf Green belongs to the green family and Airy Green to the green-grey family. The 7-point LRV gap — 76 for Surf Green vs 69 for Airy Green — means Surf Green will open up a space more effectively. Where Surf Green leans green, Airy Green reads warm — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 12.2 puts these firmly in different territory — two distinct design choices rather than close alternatives. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.

Color Details

Surf Green
Benjamin Moore · 2036-60
Hex#C9ECDA
LRV76.4
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number2036-60
UndertoneGreen
TemperatureCool
BrightnessLight
Airy Green
Jotun · 7626
Hex#d8dbcf
LRV69.1
BrandJotun
Number7626
Undertone
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessLight

Surf Green vs Airy Green Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Surf Green on one side and Airy Green 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.

More Surf Green comparisons

See how Surf Green stacks up against other well-photographed colors across different brands and tones.

White Dove
Surf Green
White Dove
Benjamin Moore
White Dove
LRV 83

White Dove reads slightly lighter

Ammonite
Surf Green
Ammonite
Farrow & Ball
Ammonite
LRV 69

Surf Green reads slightly lighter

Iron Ore
Surf Green
Iron Ore
Sherwin-Williams
Iron Ore
LRV 6

Surf Green is the lighter choice

Purbeck Stone
Surf Green
Purbeck Stone
Farrow & Ball
Purbeck Stone
LRV 52

Surf Green reads noticeably lighter

Evergreen Fog
Surf Green
Evergreen Fog
Sherwin-Williams
Evergreen Fog
LRV 30

Surf Green is the lighter choice

Mizzle
Surf Green
Mizzle
Farrow & Ball
Mizzle
LRV 52

Surf Green reads noticeably lighter

Agreeable Gray
Surf Green
Agreeable Gray
Sherwin-Williams
Agreeable Gray
LRV 60

Surf Green reads noticeably lighter

Denim Drift
Surf Green
Denim Drift
Dulux
Denim Drift
LRV 27

Surf Green is the lighter choice

Tranquil Dawn
Surf Green
Tranquil Dawn
Dulux
Tranquil Dawn
LRV 55

Surf Green reads noticeably lighter

Balboa Mist
Surf Green
Balboa Mist
Benjamin Moore
Balboa Mist
LRV 66

Surf Green reads slightly lighter

Vintage Vogue
Surf Green
Vintage Vogue
Benjamin Moore
Vintage Vogue
LRV 12

Surf Green is the lighter choice

Pale Green
Surf Green
Pale Green
RAL ClassicClassic
Pale Green
LRV 31

Surf Green is the lighter choice

Pine Needle
Surf Green
Pine Needle
Dulux
Pine Needle
LRV 7

Surf Green is the lighter choice

Cement grey
Surf Green
Cement grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Cement grey
LRV 24

Surf Green is the lighter choice

Black grey
Surf Green
Black grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Black grey
LRV 6

Surf Green is the lighter choice

Piazza
Surf Green
Piazza
Tikkurila
Piazza
LRV 65

Surf Green reads slightly lighter

Humble Yellow
Surf Green
Humble Yellow
Jotun
Humble Yellow
LRV 57

Surf Green reads noticeably lighter

Windmill Lane
Surf Green
Windmill Lane
Little Greene
Windmill Lane
LRV 31

Surf Green is the lighter choice

Senses
Surf Green
Senses
Jotun
Senses
LRV 41

Surf Green is the lighter choice

Lamp Black
Surf Green
Lamp Black
Little Greene
Lamp Black
LRV 3

Surf Green is the lighter choice

Washed Linen
Surf Green
Washed Linen
Jotun
Washed Linen
LRV 55

Surf Green reads noticeably lighter

Tea with Florence
Surf Green
Tea with Florence
Little Greene
Tea with Florence
LRV 18

Surf Green is the lighter choice

Thames Fog
Surf Green
Thames Fog
Valspar
Thames Fog
LRV 27

Surf Green is the lighter choice

Ocean Abyss
Surf Green
Ocean Abyss
Behr
Ocean Abyss
LRV 7

Surf Green is the lighter choice

Classic Silver
Surf Green
Classic Silver
Behr
Classic Silver
LRV 48

Surf Green is the lighter choice

Teton Blue
Surf Green
Teton Blue
Behr
Teton Blue
LRV 31

Surf Green is the lighter choice

RAL 110-2
Surf Green
RAL 110-2
RAL EffectEffect
RAL 110-2
LRV 72

Surf Green reads slightly lighter

RAL 110-1
Surf Green
RAL 110-1
RAL EffectEffect
RAL 110-1
LRV 80

RAL 110-1 reads slightly lighter

Paper
Surf Green
Paper
Tikkurila
Paper
LRV 88

Paper reads noticeably lighter

Passageway
Surf Green
Passageway
Valspar
Passageway
LRV 14

Surf Green is the lighter choice