Tropical Breeze 520E-2 is a blue paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #B3EFE6, LRV 62 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Misty Teal from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #B3EFE6 · 520E-2
Tropical Breeze
62%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Tropical Breeze Technical Profile
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Tropical Breeze in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Tropical Breeze in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
BehrTropical Breeze
Nearly identical
Benjamin MooreMisty Teal
Misty Teal
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
East Cape
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Sprout .01
Colorhouse
Nearly identical
Teal Zeal
PPG
Very similar
Aquatic Mist
Valspar
Very similar
Aged Aegean
Vista Paint
Very similar
Barely Aqua
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Teal Seaglass
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Polished Turquoise
Kilz
Very similar
Tame Teal
Sherwin-Williams
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Tropical Breeze
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Tropical Breeze
#B3EFE6
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#71A5C1
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Tropical Breeze
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Tropical Breeze 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 Breeze.
More blue colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the blue family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Tropical Breeze — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Tropical Breeze have?
Tropical Breeze by Behr has a neutral undertone and sits in the blue color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Tropical Breeze in your own space before committing.
What colors match Tropical Breeze from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Tropical Breeze are Misty Teal by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Winter Green by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Crystal Clear by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Tropical Breeze'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 Breeze?
Tropical Breeze has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 62.0, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-light color — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions.
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Related Reading
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 Breeze's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.