ColorplanBenjamin Moore Tropical Oasis (CSP-710) is a very dark blue with a cool blue-green undertone and an LRV of 18. Closest matches: Farrow & Ball Vardo (No.288). For trim, try Palest Pistachio (2122-60).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Benjamin Moore whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Blue |
| LRV | 18.3 (dark; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #597D7D |
| RGB | 89, 125, 125 |
| HSL | 180°, 17%, 42% |
About Tropical Oasis
Tropical Oasis (CSP-710) is a very dark, muted blue from Benjamin Moore that leans green. With an LRV of 18, Tropical Oasis absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.
North-facing light makes Tropical Oasis read cooler and slightly darker, while warm south-facing light softens it. It's a good fit for bedrooms, offices, kitchen islands and cabinets and accent walls. Next to Caribbean Teal (2123-20), it's cooler and more colorful.
How Tropical Oasis changes with the light
Tropical Oasis has a cool undertone. North light will push it cooler and grayer, while south and west light warm it up. If your room faces north, look at it next to a warm white trim.
North-facing rooms
Tropical Oasis has a cool undertone that north light will push cooler and grayer; warm white trim helps balance it.
East-facing rooms
Tropical Oasis will look warmer and brighter in the morning and cooler and grayer by afternoon; check a sample at both times.
South-facing rooms
Bright south light shows Tropical Oasis close to its true color, slightly lighter and warmer.
West-facing rooms
Tropical Oasis looks cool in the morning and warms up in the golden late-afternoon light.
See Tropical Oasis in real homes
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Tropical Oasis equivalents in other brands
The closest color from each brand. ΔE (“delta E”) scores how different two colors look: under 2.5 is very hard to tell apart on a wall, over 5 is clearly different.
Sherwin-Williams
Closest available · ΔE 9.7
Also close: Basil (ΔE 10.7)
Compare side by side →Behr
Closest available · ΔE 6.1
Also close: Hidden Gem (ΔE 7.1)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Tropical Oasis questions
What undertone does Tropical Oasis have?
Tropical Oasis has a cool blue-green undertone, so it reads as a cool color. North-facing light makes Tropical Oasis read cooler and slightly darker, while warm south-facing light softens it.
Is Tropical Oasis a light or dark color?
Tropical Oasis has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 18.3 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a very dark color. With an LRV of 18, Tropical Oasis absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.
What is the closest match to Tropical Oasis in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Smoky Blue SW 7604 (closest available, ΔE 9.7); Farrow & Ball: Vardo No.288 (close, ΔE 4.7); Behr: Sophisticated Teal HDC-CL-22 (closest available, ΔE 6.1). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Tropical Oasis?
Try Palest Pistachio (2122-60) on trim and Wedding Veil (2125-70) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Tropical Oasis's undertone.
Where does Tropical Oasis work best?
Tropical Oasis works well in bedrooms, offices, kitchen islands and cabinets and accent walls. With an LRV of 18, Tropical Oasis absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.
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