Color spec
| Brand | Glidden |
| Name | Tropical Tide |
| SKU | PPG1229-4 |
| Hex | #5ECAAE |
| RGB | 94, 202, 174 |
| HSL | 164°, 50%, 58% |
| LRV | 48 |
| Undertone | blue-green / cool |
| Family | Teal |
About Glidden Tropical Tide
Tropical Tide sits in the mid-range at LRV 48, 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 Tide 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 at every US brand
20 brands · top 5 each5 closest matches per brand by ΔE2000, computed against each brand's full deck. Tap any swatch for its full single-color spec; tap the brand title to browse all teal from that brand.
Sherwin-Williams
Behr
Benjamin Moore
Valspar
PPG / Glidden
Dutch Boy
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Magnolia Home
Farrow & Ball
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
Rodda
C2 Paint
Clare
Portola Paints
Annie Sloan
Backdrop
Rust-Oleum
Kompozit
Similar Glidden colors
closest in the Glidden deckThe nearest shades to Tropical Tide within Glidden'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 #5ECAAE in HSL space. Pair Tropical Tide 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.
Glidden Tropical Tide Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Tropical Tide 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 Glidden PPG1229-4 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Tropical Tide
Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Tropical Tide. The nearest is Active Green (SW 6986) at ΔE 3.76 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 49 vs 48). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Active Green swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Tropical Tide
At Behr, the closest color to Tropical Tide is Aqua Fresco (M460-5) — very close at ΔE 2.87, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 46 vs 48) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Aqua Fresco swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Tropical Tide
Benjamin Moore's nearest match is St. Patty's Day (614), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.2). It runs slightly darker (LRV 46 vs 48) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Tropical Tide without repainting risk. See the full St. Patty's Day swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Tropical Tide
At Valspar, the closest color to Tropical Tide is Lavish Green (6002-10A) — very close at ΔE 2.08, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47.7 vs 48) and carries a cool green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Lavish Green swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Tropical Tide
The closest PPG / Glidden equivalent of Tropical Tide is Tropical Tide (PPG1229-4). At ΔE 0.26 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool blue-green undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 48). If PPG / Glidden is your counter, order Tropical Tide and you'll get the same color. See the full Tropical Tide swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Tropical Tide
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Tropical Tide is Glazed Teal (130-5DB) — very close at ΔE 3.38, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 45 vs 48) and carries a cool green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Glazed Teal swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Tropical Tide
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams doesn't make a true equivalent of Tropical Tide — the nearest deck color, Cohesive Green (HGSW 1294), is clearly different (ΔE 7.41). For an exact match, any HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG1229-4 instead. See the full Cohesive Green swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Tropical Tide
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Tropical Tide is Sweet Garden (DE5696) — very close at ΔE 2.55, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 48 vs 48) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Sweet Garden swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Tropical Tide
Magnolia Home doesn't make a true equivalent of Tropical Tide — the nearest deck color, Morning Calm (JG-77), is clearly different (ΔE 13.8). For an exact match, any Magnolia Home retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG1229-4 instead. See the full Morning Calm swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Tropical Tide
Farrow & Ball doesn't make a true equivalent of Tropical Tide — the nearest deck color, Arsenic (NO. 214), is clearly different (ΔE 8.66). For an exact match, any Farrow & Ball retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG1229-4 instead. See the full Arsenic swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Tropical Tide
Diamond Vogel doesn't make a true equivalent of Tropical Tide — the nearest deck color, Turkish Teal (0694), is clearly different (ΔE 6.86). For an exact match, any Diamond Vogel retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG1229-4 instead. See the full Turkish Teal swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Tropical Tide
Hirshfield's has no exact twin of Tropical Tide. The nearest is Aquamarine Ocean (0715) at ΔE 4.58 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 52 vs 48). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Aquamarine Ocean swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Tropical Tide
Rodda doesn't make a true equivalent of Tropical Tide — the nearest deck color, Verdigris (CA185), is clearly different (ΔE 16.63). For an exact match, any Rodda retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG1229-4 instead. See the full Verdigris swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Tropical Tide
C2 Paint doesn't make a true equivalent of Tropical Tide — the nearest deck color, Pond Shimmer (BD24), is clearly different (ΔE 11.71). For an exact match, any C2 Paint retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG1229-4 instead. See the full Pond Shimmer swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Tropical Tide
Clare doesn't make a true equivalent of Tropical Tide — the nearest deck color, Matcha Latte (PNT100-DP-50), is clearly different (ΔE 11.54). For an exact match, any Clare retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG1229-4 instead. See the full Matcha Latte swatch →
Portola Paints Equivalent of Tropical Tide
Portola Paints doesn't make a true equivalent of Tropical Tide — the nearest deck color, Costa (COSTA), is clearly different (ΔE 17.99). For an exact match, any Portola Paints retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG1229-4 instead. See the full Costa swatch →
Annie Sloan Equivalent of Tropical Tide
Annie Sloan doesn't make a true equivalent of Tropical Tide — the nearest deck color, Svenska Blue (SVENSKA BLUE), is clearly different (ΔE 14.36). For an exact match, any Annie Sloan retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG1229-4 instead. See the full Svenska Blue swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Tropical Tide
Backdrop doesn't make a true equivalent of Tropical Tide — the nearest deck color, Underdog (BD-UD), is clearly different (ΔE 20.59). For an exact match, any Backdrop retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG1229-4 instead. See the full Underdog swatch →
Rust-Oleum Equivalent of Tropical Tide
Rust-Oleum doesn't make a true equivalent of Tropical Tide — the nearest deck color, Serenity Blue (285139), is clearly different (ΔE 15.04). For an exact match, any Rust-Oleum retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG1229-4 instead. See the full Serenity Blue swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Tropical Tide
Kompozit has no exact twin of Tropical Tide. The nearest is Aquamarine Ocean (0715) at ΔE 4.58 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 51 vs 48). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Aquamarine Ocean swatch →