Color spec
| Brand | Benjamin Moore |
| Name | In the Tropics |
| SKU | CSP-640 |
| Hex | #3B98A2 |
| RGB | 59, 152, 162 |
| HSL | 186°, 47%, 43% |
| LRV | 28 |
| Undertone | cool blue-green tone |
| Family | Teal |
About Benjamin Moore In the Tropics
In the Tropics sits in the mid-range at LRV 28, 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.
In the Tropics 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
11 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
Behr
Valspar
PPG / Glidden
Glidden
Dutch Boy
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
Kompozit
Similar Benjamin Moore colors
closest in the Benjamin Moore deckThe nearest shades to In the Tropics within Benjamin Moore'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 #3B98A2 in HSL space. Pair In the Tropics 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.
Benjamin Moore In the Tropics Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching In the Tropics 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 Benjamin Moore CSP-640 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of In the Tropics
Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of In the Tropics. The nearest is Lakeshore (SW 6494) at ΔE 4.69 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 27 vs 28). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Lakeshore swatch →
Behr Equivalent of In the Tropics
Behr's nearest match is Wipeout (540D-6), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.17). It runs slightly darker (LRV 26 vs 28) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for In the Tropics without repainting risk. See the full Wipeout swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of In the Tropics
At Valspar, the closest color to In the Tropics is Tidal Teal (5006-8B) — very close at ΔE 2.43, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 25.5 vs 28) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Tidal Teal swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of In the Tropics
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to In the Tropics is Acapulco Cliffs (PPG1150-5) — very close at ΔE 3.14, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 28 vs 28) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Acapulco Cliffs swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of In the Tropics
At Glidden, the closest color to In the Tropics is Acapulco Cliffs (PPG1150-5) — very close at ΔE 3.14, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 28 vs 28) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Acapulco Cliffs swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of In the Tropics
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of In the Tropics. The nearest is Beachcomber (HGSW 2333) at ΔE 4.69 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 27 vs 28). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Beachcomber swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of In the Tropics
Dunn-Edwards has no exact twin of In the Tropics. The nearest is Siren Song (DEFD43) at ΔE 3.59 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 26 vs 28). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Siren Song swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of In the Tropics
Diamond Vogel has no exact twin of In the Tropics. The nearest is Blue Bliss (0675) at ΔE 4.26 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 24 vs 28). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Blue Bliss swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of In the Tropics
Hirshfield's has no exact twin of In the Tropics. The nearest is Cold North (0688) at ΔE 4.8 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 30 vs 28). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Cold North swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of In the Tropics
Kompozit has no exact twin of In the Tropics. The nearest is Cold North (0688) at ΔE 4.8 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 28 vs 28). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Cold North swatch →