GREENS

Surf

#01818C

RGB 1, 129, 140 · HSL 185°, 99%, 28% · CMYK 99, 8, 0, 45

Surf is #01818C in HEX — rgb(1, 129, 140), hsl(185°, 99%, 28%), cmyk(99%, 8%, 0%, 45%).

Surf pulls into the deep end of the greens spectrum — HSL 185°, 99%, 28%. The saturated saturation makes it bold and immediate, and the hue reads cool. In interior projects it shines on bedrooms, bathrooms, libraries — for grounding, restorative spaces. Reads best alongside soft white walls, oak floors, brass, warm clay accents.

Color Codes

HEX#01818C

RGB1, 129, 140

HSL185°, 99%, 28%

HSV185°, 99%, 55%

CMYK99, 8, 0, 45

Decimal98700

CSS RGBrgb(1, 129, 140)

CSS HSLhsl(185, 99%, 28%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Surf 2056-30

Exact match

Valspar

Bay Teal 5004-10C

ΔE 0.8 · #00828C

Dulux

Alpine Landing S31F6

ΔE 2 · #117F87

Sherwin-Williams

Briny SW6775

ΔE 2.1 · #08808E

Behr

Caribe PPU13-1

ΔE 2.1 · #127D88

Kilz

Glamour Daze RF110-02

ΔE 2.6 · #09838A

Dunn-Edwards

Tropical Teal DE5754

ΔE 2.6 · #008794

PPG

Hypnotic Sea 1234-7

ΔE 4.2 · #00787F

Vista Paint

Aqua Marine K-201

ΔE 5.8 · #088E95

IKEA

IKEA118 118

ΔE 7 · #317983

RAL

Turquoise Blue 5018

ΔE 7 · #3F888F

Colorhouse

Dream .06 Dream-06

ΔE 7.2 · #0E707B

Hallman-Lindsay

Atmosphere 689

ΔE 8.5 · #3A8483

Farrow & Ball

Vardo 288

ΔE 9.2 · #427E83

Kobra

Green 41

ΔE 16 · #009185

Dutch Boy

Ocean Blue D-6743

ΔE 18.9 · #4C6A74

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

18/100

Dark

0 · DarkLight · 100

Soaks up light and feels moody and intimate. Great for studies, dining rooms and accent walls; pair with ample lighting.

Undertone

TemperatureCool MasstoneTeal UndertoneGreen

Reads as a cool teal with a green undertone showing through, especially in daylight. Pair trim and adjacent colours to either calm or amplify that undertone.

Color Theory

Complementary

#01818C

#8E0C01

Analogous

#018E53

#01818C

#013C8E

Triadic

#01818C

#8E0182

#828E01

Split-Complementary

#01818C

#8E013C

#8E5301

Tetradic

#01818C

#53018E

#8E0C01

#3C8E01

Monochromatic

#001719

#003C42

#01818C

#01C8DA

#2AECFE

Rectangle

#01818C

#0C018E

#8E0C01

#828E01

Compound

#01818C

#013C8E

#8E0C01

#8E5301

Variations

Lighter

#01C5D7

#34DEEE

#92E4EB

Darker

#006972

#00484F

#002A2E

Saturation

#32595D

#01828E

#00838E

Interior Use

Best Rooms

bedrooms, bathrooms, libraries

Best Uses

main walls, cabinetry, soft furniture

Pairs With

soft white walls, oak floors, brass, warm clay accents

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

4.65:1

vs Black

4.52:1

Deuteranopia

#01818C

#616C8E

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#01818C

#76768B

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#01818C

#0B827E

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Surf sits in the part of the spectrum the eye relaxes into. Designers reach for green when a room needs to feel like a refuge — bedrooms, libraries, bathrooms — because it lowers visual blood-pressure without flattening the space.

SymbolismGrowth, balance, nature

PersonalitySteady, grounded, thoughtful

calmnaturerestorativebalancebedroomlibrary

How it looks under different light

#408D84

Warm Bulb 2700K

Incandescent / soft white LED — pulls colour toward yellow/amber.

#01818C

Daylight 5500K

Midday natural light or daylight-spec LED — closest to the paint chip.

#2D92A8

Cool Bulb 6500K

Cool white LED / overcast daylight — pulls colour toward blue.

Pairs With

#E7EEEE

Trim

Matched off-white

Same hue at 92% lightness — trim reads coordinated, not stark.

#F7F8F8

Ceiling

Whisper tint

Near-white with a hint of the hero's undertone — ceiling feels intentional.

#6D140C

Accent

Complementary punch

Hue +180°, slightly muted for paint vs. screen — use on a door, frame, or single piece.

#574738

Floor

Walnut neutral

Warm mid-brown grounds the scheme regardless of hero hue.

Paint Info

Brand · Product Line

Benjamin Moore / Regal Select Interior

Recommended Finishes

Eggshell (walls) · Pearl (trim) · Matte (ceiling)

Eggshell hides imperfections on main walls while keeping the color rich; pearl on trim adds subtle sheen and easier cleaning; flat matte on ceilings prevents glare.

Best Surfaces

Primary walls · Cabinetry · Doors · Mouldings

Coverage & Dry Time

Typical coverage 350-400 sq ft per gallon over a primed surface.

Touch-dry in ~1 hour. Recoat after 4 hours. Full cure 7-14 days.

Primer

Standard primer is adequate.

Application Tip

Use a 9" microfiber roller on walls and a 2.5" angled sash brush for trim cuts. Two coats minimum for even depth.

Paint Calculator

Wall area (m²)

Coats

Coverage (m² / L)

You'll need

4.0 litres

1.06 US gallons · room for one touch-up coat. Buy slightly more to ensure single-batch match.

Code Snippets

CSS — color

color: #01818C;

CSS — background

background-color: #01818C;

CSS Variable

--color-surf: #01818C;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'surf': '#01818C' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#01818C] text-[#01818C]

SCSS

$surf: #01818C;

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#00808B · ΔE 0.4

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#007B8E · ΔE 5.8

Largo Teal

#23777B · ΔE 6.5

Teal Ocean

#29777B · ΔE 7.0

Tropical Teal

#00898A · ΔE 7.3

Pacific Palisades

#008299 · ΔE 7.5

Wilmington Spruce

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #01818C?

#01818C is Surf, a deep green with a cool undertone.

Is #01818C warm or cool?

Surf reads cool, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Surf?

Surf works well in bedrooms, bathrooms, libraries. Designers typically use it for main walls, cabinetry, soft furniture.

What colors pair well with Surf?

Surf pairs naturally with soft white walls, oak floors, brass, warm clay accents. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Surf?

You can download Surf on DSGN.HOUSE in 15 designer formats including CSS gradient, Figma, Procreate swatches, Tailwind config, Adobe ASE, SVG, and 4K wallpapers — all free.

What's the hex code for Surf?

The hex code is #01818C. In RGB it's 1, 129, 140, and in HSL it's 185°, 99%, 28%.

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