Tropical Sea HDC-MD-22 is a blue paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #00A69A, LRV 30 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is So Jaded from Vista Paint (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #00A69A · HDC-MD-22
Tropical Sea
30%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Tropical Sea Technical Profile
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Tropical Sea in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Tropical Sea in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
BehrTropical Sea
Nearly identical
Vista PaintSo Jaded
So Jaded
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Deep Teal
Kilz
Nearly identical
Grecian Isle
PPG
Nearly identical
Laguna Green
Valspar
Very similar
Hi Tech Turquoise
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Mermaid Tail
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Poseidon
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Meringue
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Jargon Jade
Sherwin-Williams
Visible difference
Pastel Blue
RAL
Visible difference
Dream .05
Colorhouse
Visible difference
Arsenic
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Tropical Sea
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Tropical Sea
#00A69A
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#2B76AE
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Tropical Sea
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Tropical Sea 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 Sea.
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 Sea — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Tropical Sea have?
Tropical Sea 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 Sea in your own space before committing.
What colors match Tropical Sea from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Tropical Sea are So Jaded by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Deep Teal by Kilz (a near-identical match), Grecian Isle by PPG (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Tropical Sea'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 Sea?
Tropical Sea has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 29.6, 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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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Tropical Sea's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.