Ref. #1D9676 · S-G-500
Tropical Waters
15%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
Tropical Waters Technical Profile
What color is Tropical Waters? It's a deep cool green with the hex code #1D9676. Colors similar to Tropical Waters include MPC Minton Green, Valspar Green Sea, Valspar Sea Swell. Tropical Waters has a cool (green) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. With an LRV of 15, Tropical Waters creates a dramatic, enveloping mood — best on accent walls, dining rooms, and intimate spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light. 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 Waters
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Tropical Waters
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Tropical Waters
#1D9676
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#448CA2
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Tropical Waters
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Tropical Waters 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 Waters.
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 Waters — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Tropical Waters have?
Tropical Waters by Behr has a cool (green) undertone and belongs to the green color family.
What colors match Tropical Waters from other brands?
The closest matches are Minton Green by MPC (#009675), Green Sea by Valspar (#009678), Sea Swell by Valspar (#009678). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Tropical Waters?
Tropical Waters has an LRV of 15.0, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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