Torrid Turquoise 1232-7 is a blue paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #00938B, LRV 23 and a cool (blue) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Tropical Hideaway from Valspar (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #00938B · 1232-7
Torrid Turquoise
23%LRV Value
Cool (Blue)Undertone
Torrid Turquoise Technical Profile
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Torrid Turquoise in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Torrid Turquoise in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
PPGTorrid Turquoise
Nearly identical
ValsparTropical Hideaway
Tropical Hideaway
Valspar
Nearly identical
Nifty Turquoise
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Reef Encounter
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Beach Towel
Behr
Nearly identical
Gulf Shores
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Time to Grow
Vista Paint
Very similar
Philips Green
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Caribbean Splash
Kilz
Very similar
Dream .05
Colorhouse
Very similar
Adequate Aqua
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Pastel Blue
RAL
Visible difference
Vardo
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Torrid Turquoise
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Torrid Turquoise
#00938B
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#28699E
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Torrid Turquoise
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Torrid Turquoise 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 PPG Colors
Other PPG colors close to Torrid Turquoise.
More blue colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the blue family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Torrid Turquoise — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Torrid Turquoise have?
Torrid Turquoise by PPG 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 Torrid Turquoise in your own space before committing.
What colors match Torrid Turquoise from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Torrid Turquoise are Tropical Hideaway by Valspar (a near-identical match), Nifty Turquoise by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Reef Encounter by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Torrid Turquoise'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 Torrid Turquoise?
Torrid Turquoise has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 22.7, 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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Why Torrid Turquoise's cool (blue) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.