Color spec
| Brand | Benjamin Moore |
| Name | Tropical Turquoise |
| SKU | 2052-30 |
| Hex | #00706C |
| RGB | 0, 112, 108 |
| HSL | 178°, 100%, 22% |
| LRV | 13 |
| Undertone | cool blue-green tone |
| Family | Teal |
About Benjamin Moore Tropical Turquoise
With an LRV of 13, Tropical Turquoise is a deep, dramatic shade. It soaks up light in north-facing rooms and looks richest where strong daylight hits it. 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. Warm artificial light softens it; cool LED can make it look flat, so match your bulbs to the mood you want.
Tropical Turquoise works best as a feature — a single wall, built-ins, a study or dining room — rather than wrapping a whole bright space. 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
Behr
Valspar
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 Tropical Turquoise 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 #00706C in HSL space. Pair Tropical Turquoise 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 Tropical Turquoise Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Tropical Turquoise 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 2052-30 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Tropical Turquoise
Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Tropical Turquoise. The nearest is Poseidon (SW 6762) at ΔE 4.06 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 11 vs 13). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Poseidon swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Tropical Turquoise
Behr has no exact twin of Tropical Turquoise. The nearest is Essential Teal (T15-3) at ΔE 3.74 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 14 vs 13). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Essential Teal swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Tropical Turquoise
At Valspar, the closest color to Tropical Turquoise is Stained Glass (5011-7) — very close at ΔE 2.16, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 11.2 vs 13) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Stained Glass swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Tropical Turquoise
Dutch Boy has no exact twin of Tropical Turquoise. The nearest is Simplified Teal (233-7DB) at ΔE 3.85 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 11 vs 13). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Simplified Teal swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Tropical Turquoise
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Tropical Turquoise. The nearest is Deep Blue Ocean (HGSW 1321) at ΔE 3.87 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 13 vs 13). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Deep Blue Ocean swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Tropical Turquoise
Dunn-Edwards's nearest match is Ocean Oasis (DEA132), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.38). It runs slightly darker (LRV 11 vs 13) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Tropical Turquoise without repainting risk. See the full Ocean Oasis swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Tropical Turquoise
At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Tropical Turquoise is Arizona Stone (0697) — very close at ΔE 3.01, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 12 vs 13) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Arizona Stone swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Tropical Turquoise
Hirshfield's has no exact twin of Tropical Turquoise. The nearest is Joyful Tears (0683) at ΔE 4.63 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 12 vs 13). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Joyful Tears swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Tropical Turquoise
Kompozit has no exact twin of Tropical Turquoise. The nearest is Joyful Tears (0683) at ΔE 4.63 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 11 vs 13). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Joyful Tears swatch →