Tropical Dream 1230-1 is a green paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #D9EAE5, LRV 79 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Sweet Dreams from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #D9EAE5 · 1230-1
Tropical Dream
79%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Tropical Dream Technical Profile
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Tropical Dream in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Tropical Dream in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
PPGTropical Dream
Nearly identical
Benjamin MooreSweet Dreams
Sweet Dreams
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Faint Blue
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Dillard's Blue
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Blue Green Gem
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Dancing Mist
Valspar
Nearly identical
Arctic Flow
Behr
Nearly identical
Aquamarine
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Bisque .04
Colorhouse
Nearly identical
Misty Morning
Kilz
Very similar
Embellished Blue
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Cabbage White
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Tropical Dream
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Tropical Dream
#D9EAE5
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#85A5AD
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Tropical Dream
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Tropical Dream 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 Tropical Dream.
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 Dream — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Tropical Dream have?
Tropical Dream by PPG has a neutral 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 Dream in your own space before committing.
What colors match Tropical Dream from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Tropical Dream are Sweet Dreams by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Faint Blue by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match), Dillard's Blue by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Tropical Dream'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 Dream?
Tropical Dream has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 79.3, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a light, reflective color that bounces plenty of light back into a room — well-suited to north-facing spaces, hallways, and smaller rooms that need to feel brighter.
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Why Tropical Dream's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.