Tropical Surf 30BG 72/069 is a blue paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #D0E0E5, LRV 72 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Waterfall from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #D0E0E5 · 30BG 72/069
Tropical Surf
72%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Tropical Surf Technical Profile
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Tropical Surf in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Tropical Surf in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
PPGTropical Surf
Nearly identical
BehrWaterfall
Waterfall
Behr
Nearly identical
Cashmere Blue
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Polar Sky
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Blue Lustre
Kilz
Nearly identical
Cold as Ice
Valspar
Nearly identical
Sea Foam Mist
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Sea Foam Mist
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Iceberg
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Air .06
Colorhouse
Nearly identical
Smoke and Mirrors
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Kakelugn
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Tropical Surf
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Tropical Surf
#D0E0E5
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#858FAD
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Tropical Surf
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Tropical Surf 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 Surf.
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 Surf — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Tropical Surf have?
Tropical Surf 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 Surf in your own space before committing.
What colors match Tropical Surf from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Tropical Surf are Waterfall by Behr (a near-identical match), Cashmere Blue by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match), Polar Sky by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Tropical Surf'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 Surf?
Tropical Surf has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 72.4, 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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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Tropical Surf's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.