Ref. #8FCDC7 · 1231-4
Tropical Holiday
54%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Tropical Holiday Technical Profile
What color is Tropical Holiday? It's a medium cool blue with the hex code #8FCDC7. Colors similar to Tropical Holiday include Valspar Gentle Wave, Kilz Celadon Plate, Benjamin Moore Oceanic Teal. Tropical Holiday has a neutral undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. At LRV 54, Tropical Holiday sits in the comfortable mid-light range — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions. Pair it with cool whites like Chantilly Lace, walnut or rift-cut oak floors, and brushed nickel or polished chrome hardware. Brass accents add warmth for a layered look. Blues stay crisp under 4000K+ cool LEDs. Under 2700K warm bulbs they can read grayer or shift slightly purple — particularly true for mid-tone and saturated blues.
Colors Similar to Tropical Holiday
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Tropical Holiday
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Tropical Holiday
#8FCDC7
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#829EB0
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Tropical Holiday
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Tropical Holiday 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 Holiday.
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 Holiday — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Tropical Holiday have?
Tropical Holiday by PPG has a neutral undertone and belongs to the blue color family.
What colors match Tropical Holiday from other brands?
The closest matches are Gentle Wave by Valspar (#93CBC7), Celadon Plate by Kilz (#8BC7C0), Oceanic Teal by Benjamin Moore (#88C6C3). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Tropical Holiday?
Tropical Holiday has an LRV of 53.6, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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Why Tropical Holiday's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.