Color spec
| Brand | Behr |
| Name | Tropical Splash |
| SKU | 540D-5 |
| Hex | #59C3CD |
| RGB | 89, 195, 205 |
| HSL | 185°, 54%, 58% |
| LRV | 46 |
| Undertone | cool blue-green tone |
| Family | Teal |
About Behr Tropical Splash
Tropical Splash sits in the mid-range at LRV 46, 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 Splash 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
12 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
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
C2 Paint
Kompozit
Similar Behr colors
closest in the Behr deckThe nearest shades to Tropical Splash 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 #59C3CD in HSL space. Pair Tropical Splash 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 Splash Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Tropical Splash 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 540D-5 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Tropical Splash
At Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Tropical Splash is Mariner (SW 6766) — very close at ΔE 3.23, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 46 vs 46) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Mariner swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Tropical Splash
At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Tropical Splash is Madison Avenue (759) — very close at ΔE 3.07, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 46) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Madison Avenue swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Tropical Splash
Valspar's nearest match is Rapids (5004-10A), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.46). It runs slightly darker (LRV 43.4 vs 46) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Tropical Splash without repainting risk. See the full Rapids swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Tropical Splash
PPG / Glidden has no exact twin of Tropical Splash. The nearest is High Dive (PPG1236-5) at ΔE 4.18 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 41 vs 46). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full High Dive swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Tropical Splash
Glidden has no exact twin of Tropical Splash. The nearest is Pacific Coast Blue (18BG 47/282) at ΔE 3.79 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 46). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Pacific Coast Blue swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Tropical Splash
Dutch Boy's nearest match is Robins Egg (133-5DB), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.36). It runs slightly darker (LRV 44 vs 46) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Tropical Splash without repainting risk. See the full Robins Egg swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Tropical Splash
At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Tropical Splash is Fore and Aft (HGSW 1324) — very close at ΔE 3.23, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 46 vs 46) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Fore and Aft swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Tropical Splash
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Tropical Splash is Faded Jeans (DE5752) — very close at ΔE 2.44, though not an exact twin. It runs noticeably darker (LRV 40 vs 46) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Faded Jeans swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Tropical Splash
Diamond Vogel has no exact twin of Tropical Splash. The nearest is Enchanted Evening (0673) at ΔE 3.67 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 48 vs 46). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Enchanted Evening swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Tropical Splash
At Hirshfield's, the closest color to Tropical Splash is Enchanted Evening (0673) — very close at ΔE 2.74, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 49 vs 46) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Enchanted Evening swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Tropical Splash
C2 Paint has no exact twin of Tropical Splash. The nearest is Pond Shimmer (BD24) at ΔE 4.19 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 41 vs 46). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Pond Shimmer swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Tropical Splash
At Kompozit, the closest color to Tropical Splash is Enchanted Evening (0673) — very close at ΔE 2.74, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 46 vs 46) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Enchanted Evening swatch →