Tropical Dream 1230-1 is a green paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #D9EAE5, estimated 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.
PPG · #D9EAE5 · 1230-1
Tropical Dream
79%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Tropical Dream Technical Profile
HEX Code#D9EAE5
RGB217, 234, 229
Estimated LRV79.3
UndertoneNeutral
Digital swatches and calculated matches are approximations. Catalog LRV values may be calculated estimates, not manufacturer measurements. Data and matching method. Check the brand reference and physical samples before purchase.
Color Familygreen
BrandPPG
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Digital candidates from other paint brands, ranked by color similarity. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Sweet Dreams
Benjamin Moore
#D7E8E3
Close digital match
Faint Blue
Dutch Boy
#D8EBE6
Close digital match
Dillard's Blue
Hirshfield's
#D6E9E4
Close digital match
Blue Green Gem
Vista Paint
#DCECE8
Close digital match
Dancing Mist
Valspar
#D5E8E3
Close digital match
Arctic Flow
Behr
#DAEAE7
Close digital match
Aquamarine
Dunn-Edwards
#D6EAE8
Close digital match
Bisque .04
Colorhouse
#E0EDE6
Close digital match
Misty Morning
Kilz
#D2E4DC
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Embellished Blue
Sherwin-Williams
#D7EBE2
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Cabbage White
Farrow & Ball
#E8EEEA
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Colors That Work With Tropical Dream
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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
Digital 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
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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. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Tropical Dream from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Tropical Dream are Sweet Dreams by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match), Faint Blue by Dutch Boy (a close digital match), Dillard's Blue by Hirshfield's (a close digital 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 estimated lightness value 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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