Ref. #5ECAAE · 1229-4
Tropical Tide
48%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Tropical Tide Technical Profile
What color is Tropical Tide? It's a medium cool green with the hex code #5ECAAE. Colors similar to Tropical Tide include Benjamin Moore St Pattys Day, MPC Jamaica Me Happy, Benjamin Moore Island Paradise. Tropical Tide has a neutral undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. Its LRV of 48 gives Tropical Tide depth without going dark, which makes it a strong choice for accent walls, libraries, and rooms with abundant natural light. Pair it with off-whites like Simply White, walnut or rift-cut oak floors, and mixed metals — brass for warmth, matte black for grounding. Terracotta and rust accents add warm contrast. Greens shift the most under different light. 2700K warms them toward olive or yellow-green; 4000K daylight reveals their true tone. Bluer greens especially benefit from north-facing daylight.
Colors Similar to Tropical Tide
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Tropical Tide
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Tropical Tide
#5ECAAE
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#7AA9B8
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Tropical Tide
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Tropical Tide 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 Tide.
More green colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the green family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Tropical Tide — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Tropical Tide have?
Tropical Tide by PPG has a neutral undertone and belongs to the green color family.
What colors match Tropical Tide from other brands?
The closest matches are St Pattys Day by Benjamin Moore (#51CAAD), Jamaica Me Happy by MPC (#62C7B1), Island Paradise by Benjamin Moore (#5CC2AA). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Tropical Tide?
Tropical Tide has an LRV of 47.7, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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