Benjamin Moore

In the Tropics

CSP-640

In the Tropics is a medium-toned turquoise blue with cool undertones that give it a fresh, aquatic quality. Its LRV of 27.81 places it in the mid-range for light reflection, providing noticeable color depth while still appearing fairly bright. This shade works in bedrooms, living areas, and spaces with coastal or contemporary styling.

Benjamin Moore's Muslin, Natural Cream, Aegean Teal, and Soft Fern complement this color for balanced or tonal arrangements.

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Brand

Benjamin Moore

Code

CSP-640

Collection

Color Stories

In the Tropics in Different Light

Light temperature is measured in Kelvin: a warm 2700K bulb pulls colors toward yellow, while 5000K daylight reads cooler and truer. Check the color at the time of day you actually use the room.

Artificial Lighting

Bedroom scene to simulate Benjamin Moore In the Tropics under artificial light

Light Temperature: 2700K

Natural Lighting

Living room scene to simulate Benjamin Moore In the Tropics under natural light

Light Temperature: 4500K

Technical Specifications

Undertones

Type

Cyan/Teal

Strength

High

Temperature

cool

Hue Angle

186°

Cyan Family

Lightness

43%

Medium

Saturation

47%

Moderate

LRV

27.8

0%100%

Very Dark

Dark

Medium

Light

Very Light

White

LRV measures how much light a color reflects, from 0 (black) to 100 (pure white). Below about 50 a color needs good lighting to avoid going flat, 60 and up helps brighten a room, and most whites sit above 80.

Color Position

Saturation →

Lightness →

Color Codes

HEX

#3B98A2

RGB Decimal

59, 152, 162

RGB Percent

23.1%, 59.6%, 63.5%

HSL

185.8, 46.6%, 43.3%

HSV

185.8, 63.6%, 63.5%

CMYK

63.6%, 6.2%, 0.0%, 36.5%

YIQ

125.3, -58.6, -16.5

XYZ

19.55, 25.99, 38.17

CIE Lab

58.03, -23.94, -13.38

CIE Luv

58.03, -36.64, -16.48

Hunter Lab

50.99, -18.61, -12.44

Decimal

3905698

Coordinating Colors and Color Palettes

Darker Shades

Monochromatic dark

In the Tropics Sea Crest Antigua Out To Sea

Lighter Shades

Monochromatic light

In the Tropics Adonis Sky Watch Srsly Blue

Complementary

Opposite on color wheel

In the Tropics Rum Raisin Palace Arms Red Peach Posey

Analogous

Adjacent colors

In the Tropics Mosaic Dancing Jewel Grape Gum

Cool Shades

Cool spectrum

In the Tropics Mosaic Crushed Velvet Grape Gum

Closest Paint Matches

Cross-brand matches are close, never exact. Each brand uses different bases and sheens, so sample before you buy gallons.

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Tidal Teal

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Wilmington Spruce

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Aqua Dance

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Blue Lagoon

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Behr

Prophetic Sea

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Blue Spa

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San Jose Blue

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Soft Spruce

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Valspar

Gone Fishing

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Behr

Aqua Fresco