Tropical Waters S-G-500 is a green paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #1D9676, LRV 15 and a cool (green) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Sea Swell from Valspar (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #1D9676 · S-G-500
Tropical Waters
15%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
Tropical Waters Technical Profile
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Tropical Waters in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Tropical Waters in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
BehrTropical Waters
Nearly identical
ValsparSea Swell
Sea Swell
Valspar
Nearly identical
Kelp Forest Green
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Tropical Kelp
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Leprechaun
PPG
Very similar
Cabana Stripe
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Bejewelled
Kilz
Very similar
Emerald Acres
Vista Paint
Very similar
Jitterbug Jade
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
On the Nile
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Thrive .06
Colorhouse
Visible difference
Traffic Green
RAL
Visible difference
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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
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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 sits in the green color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Tropical Waters in your own space before committing.
What colors match Tropical Waters from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Tropical Waters are Sea Swell by Valspar (a near-identical match), Green Sea by Valspar (a near-identical match), Kelp Forest Green by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Tropical Waters'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 Waters?
Tropical Waters has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 15.0, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a deep, dramatic color best saved for accent walls, dining rooms, and cozy spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light.
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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Tropical Waters's cool (green) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.