Tropical Holiday 1231-4 is a blue paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #8FCDC7, estimated 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.
PPG · #8FCDC7 · 1231-4
Tropical Holiday
54%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Tropical Holiday Technical Profile
HEX Code#8FCDC7
RGB143, 205, 199
Estimated LRV53.6
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 Familyblue
BrandPPG
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Colors That Work With Tropical Holiday
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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
Digital 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
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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. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Tropical Holiday from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Tropical Holiday are Gentle Wave by Valspar (a close digital match), Celadon Plate by Kilz (a close digital 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 estimated lightness value 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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