GREENS

Caribbean Green

#00CC99

RGB 0, 204, 153 · HSL 165°, 100%, 40% · CMYK 100, 0, 25, 20

Caribbean Green is #00CC99 in HEX — rgb(0, 204, 153), hsl(165°, 100%, 40%), cmyk(100%, 0%, 25%, 20%).

Caribbean Green pulls into the rich end of the greens spectrum — HSL 165°, 100%, 40%. The saturated saturation makes it bold and immediate, and the hue reads cool. In interior projects it shines on bedrooms, bathrooms, libraries — for grounding, restorative spaces. Reads best alongside soft white walls, oak floors, brass, warm clay accents.

Color Codes

HEX#00CC99

RGB0, 204, 153

HSL165°, 100%, 40%

HSV165°, 100%, 80%

CMYK100, 0, 25, 20

Decimal52377

CSS RGBrgb(0, 204, 153)

CSS HSLhsl(165, 100%, 40%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Paradise Landscape P460-6

ΔE 5 · #2CC38E

Dulux

Macau S26H6

ΔE 9.8 · #46C295

Dunn-Edwards

Jadeite DE5683

ΔE 10.3 · #38C6A1

Vista Paint

Peaceful Thyme K-281

ΔE 10.5 · #00B080

Benjamin Moore

Adam 2037-40

ΔE 10.8 · #54C89A

PPG

Aragon Green 1227-5

ΔE 11.5 · #47BA87

Valspar

New Meadow 6002-10B

ΔE 14.4 · #4EC19D

Hallman-Lindsay

Blue Green Scene 716

ΔE 17.2 · #56B78F

Sherwin-Williams

Jitterbug Jade SW6987

ΔE 17.8 · #019D6E

Kobra

Green 34

ΔE 19.5 · #42A370

Kilz

Bejewelled RH130

ΔE 20.2 · #239A6D

Dutch Boy

Green Grass VS-9552

ΔE 27.5 · #53995A

Colorhouse

Thrive .06 Thrive-06

ΔE 28.2 · #128458

RAL

Traffic Green 6024

ΔE 31.1 · #308446

Farrow & Ball

Arsenic 214

ΔE 33.7 · #84B59C

IKEA

IKEA165 165

ΔE 35.8 · #91D0C5

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

45/100

Medium

0 · DarkLight · 100

Balanced reflectance — holds colour without washing out. Versatile for most rooms and the most forgiving range for true-to-chip results.

Undertone

TemperatureCool MasstoneTeal UndertoneGreen

Reads as a cool teal with a green undertone showing through, especially in daylight. Pair trim and adjacent colours to either calm or amplify that undertone.

Color Theory

Complementary

#00CC99

#CC0033

Analogous

#00CC33

#00CC99

#0099CC

Triadic

#00CC99

#9900CC

#CC9900

Split-Complementary

#00CC99

#CC0099

#CC3300

Tetradic

#00CC99

#3300CC

#CC0033

#99CC00

Monochromatic

#003326

#008060

#00CC99

#1AFFC6

#66FFD9

Rectangle

#00CC99

#0033CC

#CC0033

#CC9900

Compound

#00CC99

#0099CC

#CC0033

#CC3300

Variations

Lighter

#0AFFC2

#55F1CA

#A4EFDC

Darker

#00A37A

#007054

#004131

Saturation

#478575

#00CC99

Interior Use

Best Rooms

bedrooms, bathrooms, libraries

Best Uses

main walls, cabinetry, soft furniture

Pairs With

soft white walls, oak floors, brass, warm clay accents

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

2.08:1

Fail

vs Black

10.10:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#00CC99

#A7A49D

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#00CC99

#BCBCA1

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#00CC99

#39C3C4

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Caribbean Green sits in the part of the spectrum the eye relaxes into. Designers reach for green when a room needs to feel like a refuge — bedrooms, libraries, bathrooms — because it lowers visual blood-pressure without flattening the space.

SymbolismGrowth, balance, nature

PersonalitySteady, grounded, thoughtful

calmnaturerestorativebalancebedroomlibrary

How it looks under different light

#3FC68E

Warm Bulb 2700K

Incandescent / soft white LED — pulls colour toward yellow/amber.

#00CC99

Daylight 5500K

Midday natural light or daylight-spec LED — closest to the paint chip.

#2DCBB2

Cool Bulb 6500K

Cool white LED / overcast daylight — pulls colour toward blue.

Pairs With

#E7EEEC

Trim

Matched off-white

Same hue at 92% lightness — trim reads coordinated, not stark.

#F7F8F8

Ceiling

Whisper tint

Near-white with a hint of the hero's undertone — ceiling feels intentional.

#9C1134

Accent

Complementary punch

Hue +180°, slightly muted for paint vs. screen — use on a door, frame, or single piece.

#574738

Floor

Walnut neutral

Warm mid-brown grounds the scheme regardless of hero hue.

Paint Info

Brand · Product Line

Benjamin Moore / Regal Select Interior

Recommended Finishes

Eggshell (walls) · Pearl (trim) · Matte (ceiling)

Eggshell hides imperfections on main walls while keeping the color rich; pearl on trim adds subtle sheen and easier cleaning; flat matte on ceilings prevents glare.

Best Surfaces

Primary walls · Cabinetry · Doors · Mouldings

Coverage & Dry Time

Typical coverage 350-400 sq ft per gallon over a primed surface.

Touch-dry in ~1 hour. Recoat after 4 hours. Full cure 7-14 days.

Primer

Standard primer is adequate.

Application Tip

Use a 9" microfiber roller on walls and a 2.5" angled sash brush for trim cuts. Two coats minimum for even depth.

Paint Calculator

Wall area (m²)

Coats

Coverage (m² / L)

You'll need

4.0 litres

1.06 US gallons · room for one touch-up coat. Buy slightly more to ensure single-batch match.

Code Snippets

CSS — color

color: #00CC99;

CSS — background

background-color: #00CC99;

CSS Variable

--color-caribbean-green: #00CC99;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'caribbean-green': '#00CC99' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#00CC99] text-[#00CC99]

SCSS

$caribbean-green: #00CC99;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #00CC99?

#00CC99 is Caribbean Green, a mid-tone green with a cool undertone.

Is #00CC99 warm or cool?

Caribbean Green reads cool, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Caribbean Green?

Caribbean Green works well in bedrooms, bathrooms, libraries. Designers typically use it for main walls, cabinetry, soft furniture.

What colors pair well with Caribbean Green?

Caribbean Green pairs naturally with soft white walls, oak floors, brass, warm clay accents. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Caribbean Green?

You can download Caribbean Green on DSGN.HOUSE in 15 designer formats including CSS gradient, Figma, Procreate swatches, Tailwind config, Adobe ASE, SVG, and 4K wallpapers — all free.

What's the hex code for Caribbean Green?

The hex code is #00CC99. In RGB it's 0, 204, 153, and in HSL it's 165°, 100%, 40%.

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