Tropical Tide 1229-4 is a green paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #5ECAAE, estimated LRV 48 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is St Pattys Day from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
PPG · #5ECAAE · 1229-4
Tropical Tide
48%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Tropical Tide Technical Profile
HEX Code#5ECAAE
RGB94, 202, 174
Estimated LRV47.7
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 Familygreen
BrandPPG
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Colors That Work With Tropical Tide
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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
Digital 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
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Tropical Tide — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Tropical Tide have?
Tropical Tide by PPG has a neutral undertone and sits in the green 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 Tide from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Tropical Tide are St Pattys Day by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match), Island Paradise by Benjamin Moore (a very close match), Monmouth Green by Benjamin Moore (a very close match) — the best options for getting Tropical Tide'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 Tide?
Tropical Tide has a estimated lightness value of 47.7, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-depth color with real presence — strong on accent walls, libraries, and rooms with good natural light.
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