Color spec
| Brand | Dunn-Edwards |
| Name | In the Tropics |
| SKU | DEA125 |
| Hex | #A3BC3A |
| RGB | 163, 188, 58 |
| HSL | 72°, 53%, 48% |
| LRV | 41 |
| Undertone | cool green tone |
| Family | Green |
About Dunn-Edwards In the Tropics
In the Tropics sits in the mid-range at LRV 41, so it shifts visibly through the day — lighter and more open in morning light, deeper and moodier after dark. Its green 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. Greens bridge indoors and out, so they suit living rooms, kitchens and sunrooms.
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 green from that brand.
Sherwin-Williams
Behr
Benjamin Moore
Valspar
PPG / Glidden
Glidden
Dutch Boy
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
Kompozit
Similar Dunn-Edwards colors
closest in the Dunn-Edwards deckThe nearest shades to In the Tropics within Dunn-Edwards'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 #A3BC3A 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.
Dunn-Edwards 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 Dunn-Edwards DEA125 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's nearest match is Electric Lime (SW 6921), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.99). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 42 vs 41) and carries a cool green undertone, so it substitutes for In the Tropics without repainting risk. See the full Electric Lime swatch →
Behr Equivalent of In the Tropics
At Behr, the closest color to In the Tropics is Lemon Grass (400B-7) — very close at ΔE 2.85, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 41 vs 41) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Lemon Grass swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of In the Tropics
Benjamin Moore's nearest match is Tequila Lime (2028-30), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.46). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 42 vs 41) and carries a warm yellow undertone, so it substitutes for In the Tropics without repainting risk. See the full Tequila Lime swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of In the Tropics
At Valspar, the closest color to In the Tropics is Martian (6007-8C) — very close at ΔE 2.04, though not an exact twin. It runs noticeably lighter (LRV 47.2 vs 41) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Martian swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of In the Tropics
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to In the Tropics is Funky Frog (PPG1221-7) — very close at ΔE 2.22, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 43 vs 41) and carries a cool green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Funky Frog swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of In the Tropics
At Glidden, the closest color to In the Tropics is Funky Frog (PPG1221-7) — very close at ΔE 2.53, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 43 vs 41) and carries a cool green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Funky Frog swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of In the Tropics
Dutch Boy's nearest match is Spring Ivy (124-7DB), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.99). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 42 vs 41) and carries a cool green undertone, so it substitutes for In the Tropics without repainting risk. See the full Spring Ivy swatch →