Tropical Tale 0717 is a green paint color from Hirshfield's. It has a hex value of #2A9E6E, LRV 26 and a cool (green) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Tropical Tale from Vista Paint (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #2A9E6E · 0717
Tropical Tale
26%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
Tropical Tale Technical Profile
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Tropical Tale in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Tropical Tale in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Hirshfield'sTropical Tale
Nearly identical
Vista PaintTropical Tale
Tropical Tale
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Bubble Turquoise
Behr
Nearly identical
Bejewelled
Kilz
Nearly identical
Jitterbug Jade
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Cosmic Green
Valspar
Very similar
Floradale Isle
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Rain Forest
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Cabana Stripe
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Beanstalk
PPG
Very similar
Thrive .06
Colorhouse
Visible difference
Raw Tomatillo
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
Pure Green
RAL
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Tropical Tale
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Tropical Tale
#2A9E6E
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#52A2A9
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Tropical Tale
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Tropical Tale 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
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 Tale — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Tropical Tale have?
Tropical Tale by Hirshfield's 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 Tale in your own space before committing.
What colors match Tropical Tale from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Tropical Tale are Tropical Tale by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Bubble Turquoise by Behr (a near-identical match), Bejewelled by Kilz (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Tropical Tale'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 Tale?
Tropical Tale has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 26.1, 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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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Tropical Tale's cool (green) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.