Color spec
| Brand | Valspar |
| Name | Tropical Paradise |
| SKU | V007-2 |
| Hex | #F69278 |
| RGB | 246, 146, 120 |
| HSL | 12°, 88%, 72% |
| LRV | 41.7 |
| Undertone | warm red tone |
| Family | Orange |
About Valspar Tropical Paradise
Tropical Paradise sits in the mid-range at LRV 41.7, so it shifts visibly through the day — lighter and more open in morning light, deeper and moodier after dark. Its red 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 Paradise is versatile enough for full rooms but has enough depth to anchor a space, so it suits living rooms, bedrooms and cabinetry alike. Earthy oranges and terracottas warm up dining rooms and entries.
Closest matches by brand
11 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 orange from that brand.
Sherwin-Williams
Behr
Benjamin Moore
PPG / Glidden
Glidden
Dutch Boy
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
Kompozit
Similar Valspar colors
closest in the Valspar deckThe nearest shades to Tropical Paradise within Valspar'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 #F69278 in HSL space. Pair Tropical Paradise 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.
Valspar Tropical Paradise Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Tropical Paradise 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 Valspar V007-2 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Tropical Paradise
At Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Tropical Paradise is Animated Coral (SW 6878) — very close at ΔE 3.47, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 39 vs 41.7) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Animated Coral swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Tropical Paradise
At Behr, the closest color to Tropical Paradise is Cheerful Tangerine (P210-5) — very close at ΔE 2.67, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 42 vs 41.7) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Cheerful Tangerine swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Tropical Paradise
Benjamin Moore's nearest match is Salmon Run (019), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.11). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 41 vs 41.7) and carries a warm red undertone, so it substitutes for Tropical Paradise without repainting risk. See the full Salmon Run swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Tropical Paradise
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Tropical Paradise is Warm Welcome (PPG1194-5) — very close at ΔE 2.4, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 39 vs 41.7) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Warm Welcome swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Tropical Paradise
At Glidden, the closest color to Tropical Paradise is Tropical Coral (42YR 43/439) — very close at ΔE 2.04, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 43 vs 41.7) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Tropical Coral swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Tropical Paradise
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Tropical Paradise is Carmela Coral (104-5DB) — very close at ΔE 3.47, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 39 vs 41.7) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Carmela Coral swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Tropical Paradise
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Tropical Paradise is Presidio Peach (DET435) — very close at ΔE 2.47, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 40 vs 41.7) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Presidio Peach swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Tropical Paradise
Diamond Vogel has no exact twin of Tropical Paradise. The nearest is Ballet Cream (1046) at ΔE 4.6 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 38 vs 41.7). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Ballet Cream swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Tropical Paradise
Hirshfield's has no exact twin of Tropical Paradise. The nearest is Rose Essence (1065) at ΔE 3.53 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 44 vs 41.7). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Rose Essence swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Tropical Paradise
Kompozit has no exact twin of Tropical Paradise. The nearest is Rose Essence (1065) at ΔE 3.53 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 44 vs 41.7). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Rose Essence swatch →