Ref. #A6FFDF · P460-2
Tropical Waterfall
65%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
Tropical Waterfall Technical Profile
What color is Tropical Waterfall? It's a light cool green with the hex code #A6FFDF. Tropical Waterfall has a cool (green) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. At LRV 65, Tropical Waterfall sits in the comfortable mid-light range — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions. Pair it with off-whites like Simply White, walnut or rift-cut oak floors, and mixed metals — brass for warmth, matte black for grounding. Terracotta and rust accents add warm contrast. Greens shift the most under different light. 2700K warms them toward olive or yellow-green; 4000K daylight reveals their true tone. Bluer greens especially benefit from north-facing daylight.
Colors Similar to Tropical Waterfall
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Kilkenny Mist
MPC
Very similar
Faint Clover
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Glen Haven
Vista Paint
Visible difference
Bahama Waters
Benjamin Moore
Visible difference
Turquoise Tower
Hirshfield's
Visible difference
Mino's Eye
Valspar
Visible difference
Mountain Mint
PPG
Visible difference
Polished Turquoise
Kilz
Visible difference
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Tropical Waterfall
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Tropical Waterfall
#A6FFDF
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#5CC5D6
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Tropical Waterfall
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Tropical Waterfall 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 Waterfall.
More green colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the green family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Tropical Waterfall — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Tropical Waterfall have?
Tropical Waterfall by Behr has a cool (green) undertone and belongs to the green color family.
What colors match Tropical Waterfall from other brands?
The closest matches are Kilkenny Mist by MPC (#A9EED3), Faint Clover by Dunn-Edwards (#B2EED3), Pale Jade by Dunn-Edwards (#A2EBD8). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Tropical Waterfall?
Tropical Waterfall has an LRV of 65.0, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Tropical Waterfall's cool (green) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.