Tropical Tide 1229-4 is a green paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #5ECAAE, 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.
Ref. #5ECAAE · 1229-4
Tropical Tide
48%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Tropical Tide Technical Profile
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Tropical Tide in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Tropical Tide in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
PPGTropical Tide
Nearly identical
Benjamin MooreSt Pattys Day
St Pattys Day
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Sweet Garden
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Lavish Green
Valspar
Very similar
Aqua Fresco
Behr
Very similar
Jolt of Jade
Vista Paint
Very similar
Glazed Teal
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Beach Toy
Kilz
Very similar
Aquamarine Ocean
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Larchmere
Sherwin-Williams
Visible difference
Arsenic
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
Light Green
RAL
Visible difference
Water .07
Colorhouse
Visible difference
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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 sits in the green color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Tropical Tide in your own space before committing.
What colors match Tropical Tide from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Tropical Tide are St Pattys Day by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical 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 Light Reflectance Value (LRV) 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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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Tropical Tide's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.