Color spec
| Brand | Behr |
| Name | Tropical Blooms |
| SKU | BIC-17 |
| Hex | #DA8784 |
| RGB | 218, 135, 132 |
| HSL | 2°, 54%, 69% |
| LRV | 34 |
| Undertone | warm red tone |
| Family | Pink |
About Behr Tropical Blooms
Tropical Blooms sits in the mid-range at LRV 34, so it shifts visibly through the day — lighter and more open in morning light, deeper and moodier after dark. Its red undertone is the part to watch: it gets picked up by whatever sits next to it, so test it against your trim, floor and the room's main light before committing. South-facing rooms will pull it lighter and warmer, while north light cools it down.
Tropical Blooms is versatile enough for full rooms but has enough depth to anchor a space, so it suits living rooms, bedrooms and cabinetry alike. Soft pinks flatter bedrooms and nurseries; deeper ones make a confident statement.
Closest matches by brand
13 brands within ΔE 5The closest matches per brand by ΔE2000, computed against each brand's full deck. Only colors within ΔE 5 (close enough to substitute on a wall) are shown — brands with no real match are left off. Tap any swatch for its full single-color spec; tap the brand title to browse all pink from that brand.
Sherwin-Williams
Benjamin Moore
Valspar
PPG / Glidden
Glidden
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Farrow & Ball
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
C2 Paint
Clare
Kompozit
Similar Behr colors
closest in the Behr deckThe nearest shades to Tropical Blooms within Behr's own range, ranked by perceptual color distance — useful when you want the same look a touch lighter, darker, or warmer.
Coordinated palette
Generated by hue-rotating #DA8784 in HSL space. Pair Tropical Blooms with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.
Accessibility (WCAG contrast)
WCAG 2.1: AA = 4.5:1 normal text · AA Large = 3:1 large text · AAA = 7:1 normal text.
Behr Tropical Blooms Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Tropical Blooms from a different paint counter? Below is the single closest color in each major US deck and how close it really is. Remember that any paint store can also custom-tint Behr BIC-17 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Tropical Blooms
Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Tropical Blooms. The nearest is Memorable Rose (SW 6311) at ΔE 3.71 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 33 vs 34). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Memorable Rose swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Tropical Blooms
Benjamin Moore's nearest match is Pink Flamingo (CSP-1175), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.32). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 34 vs 34) and carries a warm red undertone, so it substitutes for Tropical Blooms without repainting risk. See the full Pink Flamingo swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Tropical Blooms
The closest Valspar equivalent of Tropical Blooms is Coral Banks (2001-5C). At ΔE 0.77 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 34 vs 34). If Valspar is your counter, order Coral Banks and you'll get the same color. See the full Coral Banks swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Tropical Blooms
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Tropical Blooms is Cranapple (PPG1190-5) — very close at ΔE 2.35, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 32 vs 34) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Cranapple swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Tropical Blooms
The closest Glidden equivalent of Tropical Blooms is Berrydale (10YR 32/324). At ΔE 0.57 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red undertone and runs slightly darker (LRV 32 vs 34). If Glidden is your counter, order Berrydale and you'll get the same color. See the full Berrydale swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Tropical Blooms
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Tropical Blooms. The nearest is Memorable Rose (HGSW 2045) at ΔE 3.71 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 33 vs 34). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Memorable Rose swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Tropical Blooms
Dunn-Edwards has no exact twin of Tropical Blooms. The nearest is Cultured Rose (DE5123) at ΔE 3.69 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 33 vs 34). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Cultured Rose swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Tropical Blooms
Farrow & Ball has no exact twin of Tropical Blooms. The nearest is Fruit Fool (NO. 9911) at ΔE 4.35 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 29 vs 34). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Fruit Fool swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Tropical Blooms
At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Tropical Blooms is Porcelain Rose (1094) — very close at ΔE 2.88, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 34 vs 34) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Porcelain Rose swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Tropical Blooms
Hirshfield's has no exact twin of Tropical Blooms. The nearest is Graceful Ballerina (1073) at ΔE 3.67 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 35 vs 34). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Graceful Ballerina swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Tropical Blooms
At C2 Paint, the closest color to Tropical Blooms is Sweet Potato Skin (BD44) — very close at ΔE 2.6, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 32 vs 34) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Sweet Potato Skin swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Tropical Blooms
Clare has no exact twin of Tropical Blooms. The nearest is Pink Sky (PNT100-MD-28) at ΔE 3.82 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 32 vs 34). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Pink Sky swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Tropical Blooms
Kompozit has no exact twin of Tropical Blooms. The nearest is Graceful Ballerina (1073) at ΔE 3.67 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 35 vs 34). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Graceful Ballerina swatch →