Misty Surf vs Dover Surf

Misty SurfPPGvsDover SurfValsparΔE 1.5Subtle difference

Misty Surf (PPG) and Dover Surf (Valspar) come from different manufacturers. Both sit in the blue family, which is useful context if you're narrowing within a single hue direction. Their light reflectance values are nearly the same — 55 vs 53 — so neither will read significantly brighter or darker than the other. A ΔE of 1.5 puts them in subtle territory — distinguishable in direct comparison, less so from across a room. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.

Color Details

Misty Surf
PPG · PPG1034-4
Hex#b5c8c9
LRV55.0
BrandPPG
NumberPPG1034-4
Undertone
Temperature
BrightnessMedium
Dover Surf
Valspar · P103
Hex#b1c4c6
LRV53.1
BrandValspar
NumberP103
Undertone
Temperature
BrightnessMedium

Misty Surf vs Dover Surf Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Misty Surf on one side and Dover Surf 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 Misty Surf comparisons

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

White Dove
Misty Surf
White Dove
Benjamin Moore
White Dove
LRV 83

White Dove is the lighter choice

Ammonite
Misty Surf
Ammonite
Farrow & Ball
Ammonite
LRV 69

Ammonite reads noticeably lighter

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

Misty Surf is the lighter choice

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

Misty Surf reads slightly lighter

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

Misty Surf reads noticeably lighter

Mizzle
Misty Surf
Mizzle
Farrow & Ball
Mizzle
LRV 52

Misty Surf reads slightly lighter

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

Agreeable Gray reads slightly lighter

Accessible Beige
Misty Surf
Accessible Beige
Sherwin-Williams
Accessible Beige
LRV 58

Nearly identical in tone

Denim Drift
Misty Surf
Denim Drift
Dulux
Denim Drift
LRV 27

Misty Surf is the lighter choice

French Gray
Misty Surf
French Gray
Farrow & Ball
French Gray
LRV 43

Misty Surf reads slightly lighter

Naval
Misty Surf
Naval
Sherwin-Williams
Naval
LRV 4

Misty Surf is the lighter choice

Tranquil Dawn
Misty Surf
Tranquil Dawn
Dulux
Tranquil Dawn
LRV 55

Nearly identical in tone

Bancha
Misty Surf
Bancha
Farrow & Ball
Bancha
LRV 13

Misty Surf is the lighter choice

Hardwick White
Misty Surf
Hardwick White
Farrow & Ball
Hardwick White
LRV 44

Misty Surf reads slightly lighter

Pure White
Misty Surf
Pure White
Sherwin-Williams
Pure White
LRV 84

Pure White is the lighter choice

Artichoke
Misty Surf
Artichoke
Sherwin-Williams
Artichoke
LRV 21

Misty Surf is the lighter choice

Balboa Mist
Misty Surf
Balboa Mist
Benjamin Moore
Balboa Mist
LRV 66

Balboa Mist reads slightly lighter

Shoji White
Misty Surf
Shoji White
Sherwin-Williams
Shoji White
LRV 74

Shoji White reads noticeably lighter

Snowbound
Misty Surf
Snowbound
Sherwin-Williams
Snowbound
LRV 83

Snowbound is the lighter choice

Pewter Green
Misty Surf
Pewter Green
Sherwin-Williams
Pewter Green
LRV 12

Misty Surf is the lighter choice

Skimming Stone
Misty Surf
Skimming Stone
Farrow & Ball
Skimming Stone
LRV 68

Skimming Stone reads noticeably lighter

Dix Blue
Misty Surf
Dix Blue
Farrow & Ball
Dix Blue
LRV 41

Misty Surf reads noticeably lighter

Calamine
Misty Surf
Calamine
Farrow & Ball
Calamine
LRV 68

Calamine reads noticeably lighter

Treron
Misty Surf
Treron
Farrow & Ball
Treron
LRV 25

Misty Surf is the lighter choice

Vintage Vogue
Misty Surf
Vintage Vogue
Benjamin Moore
Vintage Vogue
LRV 12

Misty Surf is the lighter choice

Saybrook Sage
Misty Surf
Saybrook Sage
Benjamin Moore
Saybrook Sage
LRV 45

Misty Surf reads slightly lighter

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

Misty Surf reads noticeably lighter

Pine Needle
Misty Surf
Pine Needle
Dulux
Pine Needle
LRV 7

Misty Surf is the lighter choice

Cement grey
Misty Surf
Cement grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Cement grey
LRV 24

Misty Surf is the lighter choice

Guilford Green
Misty Surf
Guilford Green
Benjamin Moore
Guilford Green
LRV 57

Nearly identical in tone