In the Tropics vs Pale Green

In the TropicsBenjamin MoorevsPale GreenRAL ClassicΔE 30.8Very different colors

In the Tropics (Benjamin Moore) and Pale Green (RAL Classic) come from different manufacturers. In the Tropics reads as blue, while Pale Green reads as green — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. The 3-point LRV gap — 31 for Pale Green vs 28 for In the Tropics — means Pale Green will open up a space more effectively. A ΔE of 30.8 puts these firmly in different territory — two distinct design choices rather than close alternatives. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.

Color Details

In the Tropics
Benjamin Moore · CSP-640
Hex#3B98A2
LRV27.8
BrandBenjamin Moore
NumberCSP-640
UndertoneBlue
TemperatureCool
BrightnessMedium
Pale Green
RAL Classic · RAL 6021
Hex#8da180
LRV31.2
BrandRAL Classic
NumberRAL 6021
Undertone
Temperature
BrightnessMedium

In the Tropics vs Pale Green Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see In the Tropics on one side and Pale Green on the other.

Bathroom
Bedroom
House
Kitchen Cabinets
Living Room

Digital color is approximate. These simulations are generated from the manufacturer's hex values and overlaid on grayscale room photos — your screen's calibration, brightness, and viewing angle all affect how they render. Before committing to either color, test physical samples in your own space under the light you actually live with.

More In the Tropics comparisons

See how In the Tropics stacks up against other well-photographed colors across different brands and tones.

White Dove
In the Tropics
White Dove
Benjamin Moore
White Dove
LRV 83

White Dove is the lighter choice

Ammonite
In the Tropics
Ammonite
Farrow & Ball
Ammonite
LRV 69

Ammonite is the lighter choice

Iron Ore
In the Tropics
Iron Ore
Sherwin-Williams
Iron Ore
LRV 6

In the Tropics reads noticeably lighter

Purbeck Stone
In the Tropics
Purbeck Stone
Farrow & Ball
Purbeck Stone
LRV 52

Purbeck Stone reads noticeably lighter

Evergreen Fog
In the Tropics
Evergreen Fog
Sherwin-Williams
Evergreen Fog
LRV 30

Nearly identical in tone

Mizzle
In the Tropics
Mizzle
Farrow & Ball
Mizzle
LRV 52

Mizzle reads noticeably lighter

Agreeable Gray
In the Tropics
Agreeable Gray
Sherwin-Williams
Agreeable Gray
LRV 60

Agreeable Gray is the lighter choice

Denim Drift
In the Tropics
Denim Drift
Dulux
Denim Drift
LRV 27

Nearly identical in tone

Tranquil Dawn
In the Tropics
Tranquil Dawn
Dulux
Tranquil Dawn
LRV 55

Tranquil Dawn is the lighter choice

Balboa Mist
In the Tropics
Balboa Mist
Benjamin Moore
Balboa Mist
LRV 66

Balboa Mist is the lighter choice

Vintage Vogue
In the Tropics
Vintage Vogue
Benjamin Moore
Vintage Vogue
LRV 12

In the Tropics reads noticeably lighter

Pine Needle
In the Tropics
Pine Needle
Dulux
Pine Needle
LRV 7

In the Tropics reads noticeably lighter

Cement grey
In the Tropics
Cement grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Cement grey
LRV 24

In the Tropics reads slightly lighter

Black grey
In the Tropics
Black grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Black grey
LRV 6

In the Tropics reads noticeably lighter

Piazza
In the Tropics
Piazza
Tikkurila
Piazza
LRV 65

Piazza is the lighter choice

Humble Yellow
In the Tropics
Humble Yellow
Jotun
Humble Yellow
LRV 57

Humble Yellow is the lighter choice

Grey Blue
In the Tropics
Grey Blue
RAL ClassicClassic
Grey Blue
LRV 7

In the Tropics reads noticeably lighter

Windmill Lane
In the Tropics
Windmill Lane
Little Greene
Windmill Lane
LRV 31

Windmill Lane reads slightly lighter

Senses
In the Tropics
Senses
Jotun
Senses
LRV 41

Senses reads noticeably lighter

Lamp Black
In the Tropics
Lamp Black
Little Greene
Lamp Black
LRV 3

In the Tropics is the lighter choice

Washed Linen
In the Tropics
Washed Linen
Jotun
Washed Linen
LRV 55

Washed Linen is the lighter choice

Tea with Florence
In the Tropics
Tea with Florence
Little Greene
Tea with Florence
LRV 18

In the Tropics reads slightly lighter

Thames Fog
In the Tropics
Thames Fog
Valspar
Thames Fog
LRV 27

Nearly identical in tone

Ocean Abyss
In the Tropics
Ocean Abyss
Behr
Ocean Abyss
LRV 7

In the Tropics reads noticeably lighter

Classic Silver
In the Tropics
Classic Silver
Behr
Classic Silver
LRV 48

Classic Silver reads noticeably lighter

Teton Blue
In the Tropics
Teton Blue
Behr
Teton Blue
LRV 31

Teton Blue reads slightly lighter

RAL 110-2
In the Tropics
RAL 110-2
RAL EffectEffect
RAL 110-2
LRV 72

RAL 110-2 is the lighter choice

RAL 110-1
In the Tropics
RAL 110-1
RAL EffectEffect
RAL 110-1
LRV 80

RAL 110-1 is the lighter choice

Paper
In the Tropics
Paper
Tikkurila
Paper
LRV 88

Paper is the lighter choice

Passageway
In the Tropics
Passageway
Valspar
Passageway
LRV 14

In the Tropics reads noticeably lighter