Tropical Escape TB-56 is a blue paint color from Kilz. It has a hex value of #5CC1BC, LRV 44 and a cool (blue) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Greek Siren from Dutch Boy (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #5CC1BC · TB-56
Tropical Escape
44%LRV Value
Cool (Blue)Undertone
Tropical Escape Technical Profile
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Tropical Escape in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Tropical Escape in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
KilzTropical Escape
Nearly identical
Dutch BoyGreek Siren
Greek Siren
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Port Hope
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Bayside
Valspar
Very similar
Teal Tone
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Cool Turquoise
Vista Paint
Very similar
Tint Of Turquoise
PPG
Very similar
Explorer Blue
Behr
Very similar
Turkish Teal
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Mariner
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Light Green
RAL
Very similar
Dream .04
Colorhouse
Visible difference
Arsenic
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Tropical Escape
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Tropical Escape
#5CC1BC
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#7E9CB4
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Tropical Escape
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Tropical Escape 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 Kilz Colors
Other Kilz colors close to Tropical Escape.
More blue colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the blue family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Tropical Escape — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Tropical Escape have?
Tropical Escape by Kilz has a cool (blue) undertone and sits in the blue color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Tropical Escape in your own space before committing.
What colors match Tropical Escape from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Tropical Escape are Greek Siren by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match), Port Hope by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Bayside by Valspar (a very close match) — the best options for getting Tropical Escape'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 Escape?
Tropical Escape has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 44.0, 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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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Tropical Escape's cool (blue) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.