Tropical Holiday 1231-4 is a blue paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #8FCDC7, LRV 54 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Gentle Wave from Valspar (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #8FCDC7 · 1231-4
Tropical Holiday
54%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Tropical Holiday Technical Profile
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Tropical Holiday in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Tropical Holiday in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
PPGTropical Holiday
Nearly identical
ValsparGentle Wave
Gentle Wave
Valspar
Nearly identical
Celadon Plate
Kilz
Nearly identical
Oceanic Teal
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Holiday Turquoise
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Crashing Waves
Behr
Very similar
Fountain City
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Light Green
RAL
Very similar
Kodiak Valley
Vista Paint
Very similar
Tip Top Teal
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Island Breeze
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Dream .04
Colorhouse
Very similar
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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 sits in the blue color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Tropical Holiday in your own space before committing.
What colors match Tropical Holiday from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Tropical Holiday are Gentle Wave by Valspar (a near-identical match), Celadon Plate by Kilz (a near-identical match), Oceanic Teal by Benjamin Moore (a very close match) — the best options for getting Tropical Holiday'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 Holiday?
Tropical Holiday has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 53.6, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-light color — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions.
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