Tropical Blooms BIC-17 is a red paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #DA8784, LRV 38 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Berrydale from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #DA8784 · BIC-17
Tropical Blooms
38%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Tropical Blooms Technical Profile
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Tropical Blooms in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Tropical Blooms in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
BehrTropical Blooms
Nearly identical
PPGBerrydale
Berrydale
PPG
Nearly identical
Cool Watermelon
Kilz
Nearly identical
Pink Flamingo
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Powder Peach
Valspar
Nearly identical
Sweet Amelia
Vista Paint
Very similar
Marble Pink
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Apple Valley
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Memorable Rose
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Corallize
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Antique Pink
RAL
Visible difference
Petal .03
Colorhouse
Visible difference
Red Earth
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Tropical Blooms
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Tropical Blooms
#DA8784
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#BA9B78
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Tropical Blooms
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Tropical Blooms Room Palettes
Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
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
Similar Behr Colors
Other Behr colors close to Tropical Blooms.
More red colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the red family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Tropical Blooms — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Tropical Blooms have?
Tropical Blooms by Behr has a warm (golden) undertone and sits in the red color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Tropical Blooms in your own space before committing.
What colors match Tropical Blooms from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Tropical Blooms are Berrydale by PPG (a near-identical match), Cool Watermelon by Kilz (a near-identical match), Pink Flamingo by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Tropical Blooms'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 Tropical Blooms?
Tropical Blooms has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 38.0, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-depth color with real presence — strong on accent walls, libraries, and rooms with good natural light.
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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
The science behind Delta E and CIEDE2000 — find a Behr equivalent of any Sherwin-Williams shade, or a Benjamin Moore alternative when your store is out of stock.
Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Tropical Blooms's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.