Midnight In The Tropics S480-7 is a blue paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #2C5469, estimated LRV 8 and a cool (blue) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Regatta Bay from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Behr · #2C5469 · S480-7
Midnight In The Tropics
8%Estimated LRV
Cool (Blue)Undertone
Midnight In The Tropics Technical Profile
HEX Code#2C5469
RGB44, 84, 105
Estimated LRV7.9
UndertoneCool (Blue)
Digital swatches and calculated matches are approximations. Catalog LRV values may be calculated estimates, not manufacturer measurements. Data and matching method. Check the brand reference and physical samples before purchase.
Color Familyblue
BrandBehr
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Colors That Work With Midnight In The Tropics
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Midnight In The Tropics
#2C5469
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#4B537D
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Midnight In The Tropics
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Midnight In The Tropics Room Palettes
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Warm & Inviting
Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable
Cool & Calm
Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful
Bold Contrast
Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking
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Midnight In The Tropics — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Midnight In The Tropics have?
Midnight In The Tropics by Behr has a cool (blue) undertone and sits in the blue color family. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Midnight In The Tropics from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Midnight In The Tropics are Regatta Bay by PPG (a close digital match), Plymouth Blue by PPG (a close digital match), Seawater Blue by Dutch Boy (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Midnight In The Tropics's look from a brand your local store carries. Confirm with a physical sample, since sheen and lighting shift the final result.
What is the LRV of Midnight In The Tropics?
Midnight In The Tropics has a estimated lightness value of 7.9, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a deep, dramatic color best saved for accent walls, dining rooms, and cozy spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light.
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