Color spec
| Brand | Hirshfield's |
| Name | Tropical Tale |
| SKU | 0717 |
| Hex | #2A9E6E |
| RGB | 42, 158, 110 |
| HSL | 155°, 58%, 39% |
| LRV | 28 |
| Undertone | green / cool |
| Family | Green |
About Hirshfield's Tropical Tale
Tropical Tale 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 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.
Tropical Tale 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 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 green from that brand.
Sherwin-Williams
Behr
Benjamin Moore
Valspar
PPG / Glidden
Glidden
Dutch Boy
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Magnolia Home
Farrow & Ball
Diamond Vogel
Rodda
C2 Paint
Clare
Portola Paints
Annie Sloan
Backdrop
Rust-Oleum
Kompozit
Similar Hirshfield's colors
closest in the Hirshfield's deckThe nearest shades to Tropical Tale within Hirshfield's'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 #2A9E6E in HSL space. Pair Tropical Tale 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.
Hirshfield's Tropical Tale Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Tropical Tale 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 Hirshfield's 0717 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Tropical Tale
Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Jitterbug Jade (SW 6987), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.57). It runs slightly darker (LRV 25 vs 28) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Tropical Tale without repainting risk. See the full Jitterbug Jade swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Tropical Tale
Behr's nearest match is Bubble Turquoise (M450-6), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.47). It runs slightly darker (LRV 26 vs 28) and carries a cool green undertone, so it substitutes for Tropical Tale without repainting risk. See the full Bubble Turquoise swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Tropical Tale
At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Tropical Tale is Cabana Green (2039-30) — very close at ΔE 2.6, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 26 vs 28) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Cabana Green swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Tropical Tale
Valspar's nearest match is Cosmic Green (6003-10C), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.63). It runs slightly darker (LRV 25.3 vs 28) and carries a cool green undertone, so it substitutes for Tropical Tale without repainting risk. See the full Cosmic Green swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Tropical Tale
PPG / Glidden has no exact twin of Tropical Tale. The nearest is Basil Pesto (PPG1226-6) at ΔE 3.87 — 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 Basil Pesto swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Tropical Tale
Glidden has no exact twin of Tropical Tale. The nearest is Basil Pesto (PPG1226-6) at ΔE 3.87 — 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 Basil Pesto swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Tropical Tale
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Tropical Tale is Cabana Stripe (130-6DB) — very close at ΔE 3.11, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 26 vs 28) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Cabana Stripe swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Tropical Tale
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams doesn't make a true equivalent of Tropical Tale — the nearest deck color, Tender Seedling (HGSW 1293), is clearly different (ΔE 5.62). For an exact match, any HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 0717 instead. See the full Tender Seedling swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Tropical Tale
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Tropical Tale is Rain Forest (DE5684) — very close at ΔE 2.63, though not an exact twin. It runs noticeably darker (LRV 22 vs 28) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Rain Forest swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Tropical Tale
Magnolia Home doesn't make a true equivalent of Tropical Tale — the nearest deck color, Magnolia Green (JG-08), is clearly different (ΔE 13.18). For an exact match, any Magnolia Home retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 0717 instead. See the full Magnolia Green swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Tropical Tale
Farrow & Ball doesn't make a true equivalent of Tropical Tale — the nearest deck color, Calke Green (NO. 34), is clearly different (ΔE 14.99). For an exact match, any Farrow & Ball retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 0717 instead. See the full Calke Green swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Tropical Tale
At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Tropical Tale is Tropical Tale (0717) — very close at ΔE 2.6, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 29 vs 28) and carries a cool green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Tropical Tale swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Tropical Tale
Rodda doesn't make a true equivalent of Tropical Tale — the nearest deck color, Verde (R058), is clearly different (ΔE 11.9). For an exact match, any Rodda retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 0717 instead. See the full Verde swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Tropical Tale
C2 Paint doesn't make a true equivalent of Tropical Tale — the nearest deck color, Churchill (C2-730), is clearly different (ΔE 16.03). For an exact match, any C2 Paint retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 0717 instead. See the full Churchill swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Tropical Tale
Clare doesn't make a true equivalent of Tropical Tale — the nearest deck color, Keep It Teal (PNT100-MD-75), is clearly different (ΔE 15.85). For an exact match, any Clare retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 0717 instead. See the full Keep It Teal swatch →
Portola Paints Equivalent of Tropical Tale
Portola Paints doesn't make a true equivalent of Tropical Tale — the nearest deck color, Blue Heron (BLUE HERON), is clearly different (ΔE 25.21). For an exact match, any Portola Paints retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 0717 instead. See the full Blue Heron swatch →
Annie Sloan Equivalent of Tropical Tale
Annie Sloan doesn't make a true equivalent of Tropical Tale — the nearest deck color, Antibes Green (ANTIBES GREEN), is clearly different (ΔE 8.2). For an exact match, any Annie Sloan retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 0717 instead. See the full Antibes Green swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Tropical Tale
Backdrop doesn't make a true equivalent of Tropical Tale — the nearest deck color, Hartford (BD-HF), is clearly different (ΔE 19.42). For an exact match, any Backdrop retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 0717 instead. See the full Hartford swatch →
Rust-Oleum Equivalent of Tropical Tale
Rust-Oleum doesn't make a true equivalent of Tropical Tale — the nearest deck color, Country Gray (285141), is clearly different (ΔE 20.25). For an exact match, any Rust-Oleum retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 0717 instead. See the full Country Gray swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Tropical Tale
The closest Kompozit equivalent of Tropical Tale is Tropical Tale (0717). At ΔE 0 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool green undertone and runs slightly darker (LRV 26 vs 28). If Kompozit is your counter, order Tropical Tale and you'll get the same color. See the full Tropical Tale swatch →