Tropical Mist 5002-7A is a blue paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #D1EAEB, LRV 78 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Icicle Mint from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #D1EAEB · 5002-7A
Tropical Mist
78%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Tropical Mist Technical Profile
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Tropical Mist in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Tropical Mist in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
ValsparTropical Mist
Nearly identical
BehrIcicle Mint
Icicle Mint
Behr
Nearly identical
Clear Skies
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Seaspray
PPG
Nearly identical
Crystal River
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Dream Again
Kilz
Nearly identical
Baby Love
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Let it Snow
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Bravo Blue
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Zircon Ice
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Dream .01
Colorhouse
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Tropical Mist
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Tropical Mist
#D1EAEB
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#8197B1
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Tropical Mist
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Tropical Mist 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 Valspar Colors
Other Valspar colors close to Tropical Mist.
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 Mist — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Tropical Mist have?
Tropical Mist by Valspar 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 Mist in your own space before committing.
What colors match Tropical Mist from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Tropical Mist are Icicle Mint by Behr (a near-identical match), Clear Skies by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Seaspray by PPG (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Tropical Mist'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 Mist?
Tropical Mist has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 78.4, 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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Related Reading
How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
The science behind Delta E and CIEDE2000 — find a Behr equivalent of any Sherwin-Williams shade, or a Benjamin Moore alternative when your store is out of stock.
Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Tropical Mist's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.