Ocean Tropic
2052-10 · #1C4E42 · LRV 6 — cool blue-green tone, very dark — reads black in most rooms.
- 1Black Emerald1
- 2Ocean Tropic6
- 3Sage Green22
- 4Evergreen Fog30
What Color Is Ocean Tropic, Really?
Ocean Tropic reads as a cool blue-green tone — very dark — reads black in most rooms. The notes below cover how Benjamin Moore 2052-10 behaves in different light and the closest matches at competing US brands.
Best Rooms and Uses for Ocean Tropic
Ocean Tropic earns its keep as a statement: accent walls, a front door, cabinetry, a moody powder room, or exterior trim where you want sharp contrast. Greens bridge indoors and out, so they suit living rooms, kitchens and sunrooms.
How Lighting Changes Ocean Tropic
At LRV 6, Ocean Tropic is about as dark as paint gets — it reads near-black on a wall and reveals its character only in direct daylight or under warm bulbs. 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. In rooms with little natural light it can feel heavy, so reserve it for spaces you want to feel enveloping.
Most complaints about Ocean Tropic are a light mismatch. Upload a photo of your actual room and see it on your walls — then ask for the same wall in north light or evening lamps before you buy a single sample.
Need It From Another Brand?
Any paint counter can custom-tint Benjamin Moore 2052-10 directly. If you would rather stay in one brand's own deck, these are the closest stock matches, measured as ΔE2000. Under 2 is a difference you will not see on the wall.
| Brand | Closest color | ΔE | LRV | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sherwin-Williams | Hunt ClubSW 6468 · Sherwin-Williams | 2.5 | 6 | Color page → |
| Behr | Sycamore Tree480F-7 · Behr | 3.4 | 6 | Color page → |
| Dutch Boy | Emerald Forest328-6DB · Dutch Boy | 2.5 | 6 | Color page → |
| HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams | Green TartanHGSW 2291 · HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams | 2.5 | 6 | Color page → |
| Hirshfield's | Cute Pixie0711 · Hirshfield's | 2.4 | 9 | Color page → |
| Kompozit | Cute Pixie0711 · Kompozit | 2.4 | 7 | Color page → |
Similar Benjamin Moore Colors
The nearest shades to Ocean Tropic within Benjamin Moore's own range, ranked by perceptual color distance — useful when you want the same look a touch lighter, darker, or warmer.
WCAG 2.1: AA is 4.5 : 1 for normal text, 3 : 1 for large text, AAA is 7 : 1.
Coordinated palette
Generated by hue-rotating #1C4E42 in HSL space. Pair Ocean Tropic with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.
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