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Ref. #70CBCE · 1233-5

Tropical Splash

51%LRV Value
Cool (Blue)Undertone
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Tropical Splash 1233-5 is a blue paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #70CBCE, LRV 51 and a cool (blue) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Oceanside Paradise from Vista Paint (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.

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Tropical Splash Technical Profile

HEX Code#70CBCE
RGB112, 203, 206
LRV50.6
UndertoneCool (Blue)
Color Familyblue
BrandPPG

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Tropical Splash in Every Brand

The closest equivalent to Tropical Splash in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →

PPGTropical Splash
Nearly identical
Vista PaintOceanside Paradise

Oceanside Paradise

Vista Paint

Nearly identical

Snowboard

Behr

Nearly identical

Aqua Ocean

Valspar

Nearly identical

Unteal We Meet Again

Benjamin Moore

Very similar

Mariner

Sherwin-Williams

Very similar

Classic Turquoise

Kilz

Very similar

Andes Sky

Hirshfield's

Very similar

Robins Egg

Dutch Boy

Very similar

Port Hope

Dunn-Edwards

Very similar

Light Green

RAL

Very similar

Dream .04

Colorhouse

Visible difference

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Recommended Pairings

Colors That Work With Tropical Splash

Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Living room with applied paint colors

Side Walls

Tropical Splash

#70CBCE

Accent Wall

Tonal Shift

A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.

#7B97B7

Trim & Molding

Pure White

Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.

#FFFFFF

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Color Palettes for Tropical Splash

Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast

Base

Tropical Splash

Complement

Rouge

Tropical Splash Room Palettes

Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Walls

Silver Maple

Trim

Delicate White

Accent

This Color

Pop

Leap Frog

Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

Moonlight Rendezvous

Trim

Delicate White

Accent

This Color

Pop

Panama Rose

Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

Cloud Nine Blue

Trim

Delicate White

Accent

This Color

Pop

Red Geranium

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

Similar PPG Colors

Other PPG colors close to Tropical Splash.

Pacific Coast Blue

PPG · 18BG 47/282

#6AC1D2

Timberlake Teal

PPG · 90GG 45/254

#71BEC3

Isle Royale

PPG · 1232-4

#80D7CF

By the Sea

PPG · 50BG 50/265

#7BC2DF

Harbor Sky

PPG · 1238-4

#7EB6D0

Caribbean Crush

PPG · 17-31

#86C7BF

More blue colors from other brands

Cross-brand colors in the blue family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.

Bellflower

Dunn-Edwards · DE5908

#5D66AA

Wish Upon a Star

Vista Paint · 0668

#417C88

Blue Chalk

Behr · M500-3

#96DBE9

Oriental Iris

Benjamin Moore · 1418

#B5BEDA

Coat of Arms

Benjamin Moore · 763

#3D6D7B

Very Navy

Behr · M500-7

#233B5E

Tropical Splash — Frequently Asked Questions

What undertone does Tropical Splash have?
Tropical Splash by PPG has a cool (blue) 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 Splash in your own space before committing.
What colors match Tropical Splash from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Tropical Splash are Oceanside Paradise by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Snowboard by Behr (a near-identical match), Aqua Ocean by Valspar (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Tropical Splash'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 Splash?
Tropical Splash has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 50.6, 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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