Tropical Pool 550A-2 is a blue paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #C2F4FB, estimated LRV 70 and a cool (blue) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Winter Escape from Dunn-Edwards (very similar), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Behr · #C2F4FB · 550A-2
Tropical Pool
70%Estimated LRV
Cool (Blue)Undertone
Tropical Pool Technical Profile
HEX Code#C2F4FB
RGB194, 244, 251
Estimated LRV70.0
UndertoneCool (Blue)
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Color Familyblue
BrandBehr
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Colors That Work With Tropical Pool
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Tropical Pool
#C2F4FB
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#638CCF
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Tropical Pool
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Tropical Pool 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
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Tropical Pool — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Tropical Pool have?
Tropical Pool 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 Tropical Pool from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Tropical Pool are Winter Escape by Dunn-Edwards (a very close match), Egg Blue by Hirshfield's (a very close match), Soaring Sky by Dunn-Edwards (a very close match) — the best options for getting Tropical Pool'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 Pool?
Tropical Pool has a estimated lightness value of 70.0, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a light, reflective color that bounces plenty of light back into a room — well-suited to north-facing spaces, hallways, and smaller rooms that need to feel brighter.
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