Surfmist is absolutely not yellow. It's white with a grey tinge. You can see that in the above picture with the plantation shutters. Reply MR2 31/12/2013 Correct, Technically Surf-mist is white on a grey pallet, in theory the other colour your talking about would be stark white (no Grey Tinge)
What color is surfmist white?
The hexadecimal color code #d8d8cf is a light shade of yellow-green. In the RGB color model #d8d8cf is comprised of 84.71% red, 84.71% green and 81.18% blue. In the HSL color space #d8d8cf has a hue of 60° (degrees), 10% saturation and 83% lightness. Also, does colorbond come in white? Yep, Colorbond consider Surfmist white..
Do surfmist window frames look more grey or yellow?
Samantha Baconsays: Hi Briony I find that Surfmist window frames, particularly if they are in a matt finish, are more grey than creamy yellow. I am sure it is going to look great!
What is the difference between surfmist and colorbond surfmist Matt?
Colorbond Surfmist in MATT is a different colour to the usual Colorbond Surfmist – it is actually nicer as it is a touch greyer and not as yellow so ensure that the paint company mixes you the render to match a sample of Colorbond Surfmist MATT. Perhaps take a piece of guttering to get it colour matched. Hope this helps Samantha
Does surfmist stand up to dirt and water?
It will stand up to the dirt too. Surfmist does have a greenish/yellow undertone which you need to be happy with. Lots of people use it for wide areas of their homes and are happy with it. Hope this helps Samantha
Is Surfmist grey or beige?
One of the most popular lighter Colorbond® roof colours, Colorbond® Surfmist® is a light neutral, with a subtle warm beige undertone.
Is Surfmist off white?
UltraColor Colorbond Surfmist/Frost/Bond Off White 150g.
Is Surfmist white Colorbond?
Surfmist® embodies qualities of freshness, purity timelessness and independency. Snow, the mist from the sea and surf, pure white sand, and the billowing sails of yachts all remind us of this colour.
What Dulux colour is Surfmist?
The hexadecimal color code #d8d8cf is a light shade of yellow-green. In the RGB color model #d8d8cf is comprised of 84.71% red, 84.71% green and 81.18% blue.
Is Surfmist a grey?
(Unless you pay a huge premium for a style of window that can have different colours). Therefore before making any final decisions you must consider whether you like this colour for your interior decorating. Outside, Surfmist looks just white. However inside you can see the underlying grey.
Does Surfmist go with Woodland grey?
Woodland grey and surfmist (colourbond colours) Carry the surfmist onto eaves, front door and wooden posts.
Does Surfmist go with shale grey?
Colorbond Shale Grey roofing The great thing about it is that this is a neutral tone that doesn't have a strong undertone of colour. Unlike Colorbond Windspray that has a blue/green undertone, or Surfmist that can be a touch creamy, Shale Grey is a very simple option.
Does Surfmist go with paperbark?
Woodland grey and surfmist (colourbond colours) Carry the surfmist onto eaves, front door and wooden posts. Paperbark walls with two tone guttering. Woodland grey and surfmist (colourbond colours) Carry the surfmist onto eaves, front door and wooden posts.
What colour is natural white?
A versatile white for interiors and exteriors Natural White™ is the lightest of warm whites and also one of our most popular. Loved by home renovators and interior designers alike, this versatile white will brighten any space. It is perfect for main walls inside and out and ideal for exterior features.
What colour is Dulux snow season?
Snow Season is a cooler light grey that is perfect for main walls throughout the home and for the exterior.
What colour is sea mist?
emerald greenSea Mist is a pale, pure, glowing emerald green with a jungle green undertone.
Do dune and Surfmist go together?
In terms of other Colorbond colours, Dune works really well with Surfmist and Wallaby.
What color should I use for surfmist?
Which colours to use Surfmist with. A current trend, particularly for coastal homes, is to use a white on the weatherboards. I always recommend using a white that has some depth so that the house doesn't look too dirty too soon. I prefer a less reflective white for weatherboards and render too. This means that if you want some contrast ...
Can you use surfmist on a lighter tone?
Therefore if you have a lighter tone and you want to highlight the contrast you would have to use a crisp white trim. But if you have a darker tone, you can get away with using Surfmist as the contrast is such that it will end up looking ...
Is surfmist a colorbond?
Surfmist is in the high reflective range of the Colorbond colours. You certainly wouldn't want to go lighter than this for a roof. In fact many local councils won't even allow Surfmist as they say it produces too much reflective glare for neighboring properties.
Can you paint surfmist white?
Outside, Surfmist looks just white. However inside you can see the underlying grey. I don't think this is a big issue but if you want a very white interior this may not suit your style. Clearly if you are installing timber windows they can be painted different whites outside and inside.
Can you paint surfmist gutters lighter?
I would never recommend having gutters any lighter than Surfmist as they simply become too grubby too quickly. However, if you do want a crisper white for the facia, you can consider using powdercoated metal or a classic timber board that can be painted. Before going to these lengths though, I think that you should look at the main colour ...
What color base makes whites brighter?
Cool whites will have a blue or black base that makes them very crisp but also in the sunlight can make them very bright. Warm whites have a creamy yellow or warm pink base and are effective to partner with other warm colours or for a soft country look. My favourite whites for exteriors though are the ones that have a green base.
What is white on white exterior?
After the location of your property, the next most important point to remember with exterior colours, is that the natural bulk and shadow of the building, together with the intensity of the sunlight, will mean that you need a large gap between the colours to see a difference.
Is white trim too dark?
Colours look twice as dark when you hold them horizontally above you so a white that looks great on your trim can end up being too dark for your exterior ceilings.
Is Resene Merino white?
Resene Merino is a great exterior white as it is a little dirty but you can see on this house that it looks like a very fresh clean white. If you view it against other Resene white samples, you may think it would be too dark but once outside, it is perfect.
Can you see two whites next to each other?
It is also good to remember that some whites will be in shadow, particularly if you have a cottage style home with a wraparound verandah, while the trim may be in the direct sunlight. There is therefore no point viewing two white samples next to each other inside.
Using Surfmist cladding and exterior paint - black or monument window?
Hello, any advice or experience would be greatly appreciated. The exterior will be in mostly Surfmist and Surfmist 1/4. Trying to go the white and black theme. Is black windows too dark? or Monument? any thoughts appreciated. thank you.
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Without seeing the whole concept , I'd be inclined to go Monument -- Surfmist being a bluish tinged off-white , you balance it with the off-black . BUT it depends on the roof , gutters , front and garage door , even the gardens and paths .
