Color spec
| Brand | PPG / Glidden |
| Name | Tropical Tide |
| SKU | PPG1229-4 |
| Hex | #5EC9AD |
| RGB | 94, 201, 173 |
| HSL | 164°, 50%, 58% |
| LRV | 47 |
| Undertone | cool blue-green tone |
| Family | Teal |
About PPG / Glidden Tropical Tide
Tropical Tide sits in the mid-range at LRV 47, 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 by brand
9 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
Benjamin Moore
Valspar
Glidden
Dutch Boy
Dunn-Edwards
Hirshfield's
Kompozit
Similar PPG / Glidden colors
closest in the PPG / Glidden deckThe nearest shades to Tropical Tide within PPG / 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 #5EC9AD 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.
PPG / 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 PPG / 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 3.75 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 49 vs 47). 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 2.86, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 46 vs 47) 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 sits at the same lightness (LRV 46 vs 47) 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 2.02, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47.7 vs 47) and carries a cool green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Lavish Green swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Tropical Tide
The closest 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 48 vs 47). If 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 3.2, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 45 vs 47) and carries a cool green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Glazed Teal swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Tropical Tide
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Tropical Tide is Sweet Garden (DE5696) — very close at ΔE 2.76, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 48 vs 47) 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 →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Tropical Tide
Hirshfield's has no exact twin of Tropical Tide. The nearest is Aquamarine Ocean (0715) at ΔE 4.59 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 52 vs 47). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Aquamarine Ocean swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Tropical Tide
Kompozit has no exact twin of Tropical Tide. The nearest is Aquamarine Ocean (0715) at ΔE 4.59 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 51 vs 47). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Aquamarine Ocean swatch →