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Ref. #00938B · 1232-7

Torrid Turquoise

23%LRV Value
Cool (Blue)Undertone
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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.

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Torrid Turquoise Technical Profile

HEX Code#00938B
RGB0, 147, 139
LRV22.7
UndertoneCool (Blue)
Color Familyblue
BrandPPG

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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

Living room with applied paint colors

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

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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

Base

Torrid Turquoise

Complement

Redwing

Torrid Turquoise Room Palettes

Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Walls

Softest Juniper

Trim

Delicate White

Accent

This Color

Pop

Leap Frog

Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

Moonlight Rendezvous

Trim

Delicate White

Accent

This Color

Pop

Kissable Pink

Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

Cloud Nine Blue

Trim

Delicate White

Accent

This Color

Pop

Red Geranium

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

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Riviera Paradise

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Kingfisher Blue

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Grecian Isle

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Cross-brand colors in the blue family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.

Blue Refrain

Sherwin-Williams · 6956

#B0D8E7

Mystical Purple

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Sojourn Blue

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Violet Evening

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#4E5F89

Silver Chalice

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Bluebird Feather

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#6F9DB3

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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