Tropical Tale
Often used for its versatile qualities, Tropical Tale remains a staple for Cloverdale Paint designers. It is widely considered one of the best colors in its class to add character and warmth to any space. We've gathered 8 real-home scenarios to help you visualize this color alongside our expert data.
Hex
#40A374
LRV
29.00
Tropical Tale's Color Strip
Tropical Tale is the sixth shade on this 7-color strip, sitting between Blue Green Scene and Aquadazzle. The strip spans from Teal Treat at the lightest end to Aquadazzle at the deepest. Color strip 100 groups these shades together so you can see how each reads next to its neighbors.
Tropical Tale in Real Rooms
Tropical Tale has a medium LRV of 29 — it adds real depth and will read noticeably darker as natural light fades.
1 Bathroom Photo
Bathrooms test color in specific ways — task lighting, tile grout, and chrome or brass fixtures all compete for attention. Tropical Tale holds its own against all of it, and tends to photograph even better than it reads in person.
Tropical Tale in a bathroom context — crisp, grounded, dependable.
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2 Bedroom Photos
A bedroom finished in Tropical Tale rewards the time you spend in it. The color is deep enough to feel intentional and luxurious, but not so saturated that it becomes visually tiring over time — it strikes the perfect balance for a space meant for both deep sleep and the slow, reflective hours before it.
Tropical Tale in a children's bedroom: gentle, considered, liveable.
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Tropical Tale fills this airy bedroom without demanding attention.
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1 Dining Room Photo
In a formal dining room, Tropical Tale provides a sophisticated backdrop for artwork and large-scale mirrors. The color's depth helps to "absorb" the room's edges, making the flickering light of candles and the sparkle of glassware the stars of the show.
Tropical Tale adds presence to this dining room without overpowering it.
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2 Misc Photos
In laundry rooms, Tropical Tale adds a surprising level of "design" to a space that is often forgotten. It proves that even the most utilitarian rooms deserve a color that feels considered, intentional, and calming.
Tropical Tale on an entryway staircase — grounded, welcoming, assured.
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Tropical Tale in a sun room, where light tests every paint color honestly.
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1 Kitchen Photo
Tropical Tale is particularly effective in kitchens with a lot of natural light. It tempers the glare from sun hitting polished surfaces, providing a matte-like visual anchor that keeps the room feeling grounded even during the brightest parts of the day.
Tropical Tale keeps this kitchen feeling open and well-considered.
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1 Living Room Photo
Tropical Tale provides a subtle architectural "lift" to a living room, especially those with high ceilings or intricate crown molding. The way shadows settle into the corners with this particular shade adds a layer of history and gravity to the space, making even a new build feel like it has stories to tell.
Tropical Tale brings quiet confidence to this living room interior.
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