Ref. #E6B76F · C-911
Tropical Dream
52%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Tropical Dream Technical Profile
What color is Tropical Dream? It's a medium warm orange with the hex code #E6B76F. Colors similar to Tropical Dream include Hirshfield's Tropical Dream, PPG Apollo Gold, PPG Bold Butterscotch. Tropical Dream has a warm (golden) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. At LRV 52, Tropical Dream sits in the comfortable mid-light range — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions. Pair it with warm whites like White Dove, white oak floors, and unlacquered brass or copper hardware. Terracotta tile or deep green plants complete an earthy warm palette. Oranges glow under 2700K warm bulbs, deepening into rich amber. Under 4000K cool light they can lose warmth and shift toward beige — particularly true for muted or dusty oranges.
Colors Similar to Tropical Dream
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Tropical Dream
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Apollo Gold
PPG
Nearly identical
Beehive
Behr
Nearly identical
Eye of the Tiger
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Afternoon Stroll
Valspar
Nearly identical
Aged Amber
Kilz
Nearly identical
Classical Gold
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Burst of Gold
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Tropical Dream
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Tropical Dream
#E6B76F
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#BBC46E
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Tropical Dream
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Tropical Dream 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 Vista Paint Colors
Other Vista Paint colors close to Tropical Dream.
More orange colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Tropical Dream — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Tropical Dream have?
Tropical Dream by Vista Paint has a warm (golden) undertone and belongs to the orange color family.
What colors match Tropical Dream from other brands?
The closest matches are Tropical Dream by Hirshfield's (#E6B771), Apollo Gold by PPG (#E2B46C), Bold Butterscotch by PPG (#E6B570). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Tropical Dream?
Tropical Dream has an LRV of 51.8, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Tropical Dream's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.