Color spec
| Brand | Behr |
| Name | Tropical Sea |
| SKU | HDC-MD-22 |
| Hex | #00A69A |
| RGB | 0, 166, 154 |
| HSL | 176°, 100%, 33% |
| LRV | 30 |
| Undertone | cool blue-green tone |
| Family | Teal |
About Behr Tropical Sea
Tropical Sea sits in the mid-range at LRV 30, so it shifts visibly through the day — lighter and more open in morning light, deeper and moodier after dark. Its teal 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 Sea is versatile enough for full rooms but has enough depth to anchor a space, so it suits living rooms, bedrooms and cabinetry alike. Teals add character without shouting — good for a vanity, an island or a feature wall.
Closest matches by brand
10 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 teal from that brand.
Sherwin-Williams
Benjamin Moore
Valspar
PPG / Glidden
Glidden
Dutch Boy
Dunn-Edwards
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
Kompozit
Similar Behr colors
closest in the Behr deckThe nearest shades to Tropical Sea 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 #00A69A in HSL space. Pair Tropical Sea 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 Sea Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Tropical Sea 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 HDC-MD-22 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Tropical Sea
Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Turquish (SW 6939), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.98). It runs slightly darker (LRV 27 vs 30) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Tropical Sea without repainting risk. See the full Turquish swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Tropical Sea
At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Tropical Sea is Poseidon (664) — very close at ΔE 2.6, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 31 vs 30) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Poseidon swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Tropical Sea
Valspar's nearest match is Laguna Green (5007-10B), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.38). It runs slightly darker (LRV 28 vs 30) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Tropical Sea without repainting risk. See the full Laguna Green swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Tropical Sea
PPG / Glidden's nearest match is Grecian Isle (PPG1232-6), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.12). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 29 vs 30) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Tropical Sea without repainting risk. See the full Grecian Isle swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Tropical Sea
Glidden's nearest match is Grecian Isle (PPG1232-6), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.22). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 29 vs 30) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Tropical Sea without repainting risk. See the full Grecian Isle swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Tropical Sea
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Tropical Sea is Mermaid Tail (131-6DB) — very close at ΔE 2.59, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 27 vs 30) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Mermaid Tail swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Tropical Sea
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Tropical Sea is Hi Tech Turquoise (DEFD41) — very close at ΔE 2.54, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 29 vs 30) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Hi Tech Turquoise swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Tropical Sea
Diamond Vogel has no exact twin of Tropical Sea. The nearest is Pleasant Stream (0682) at ΔE 4.53 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 29 vs 30). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Pleasant Stream swatch →