In the Tropics DEA125 is a green paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #A3BC3A, estimated LRV 44 and a cool (green) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Tequila Lime from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Dunn-Edwards · #A3BC3A · DEA125
In the Tropics
44%Estimated LRV
Cool (Green)Undertone
In the Tropics Technical Profile
HEX Code#A3BC3A
RGB163, 188, 58
Estimated LRV44.1
UndertoneCool (Green)
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Color Familygreen
BrandDunn-Edwards
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Colors That Work With In the Tropics
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
In the Tropics
#A3BC3A
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#88B673
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for In the Tropics
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
In the Tropics Room Palettes
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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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In the Tropics — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does In the Tropics have?
In the Tropics by Dunn-Edwards has a cool (green) undertone and sits in the green 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 In the Tropics from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to In the Tropics are Tequila Lime by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match), Limolicious by Valspar (a close digital match), Electric Lime by Sherwin-Williams (a close digital match) — the best options for getting In the Tropics'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 In the Tropics?
In the Tropics has a estimated lightness value of 44.1, 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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