GREENS

Caribbean

#017C8F

RGB 1, 124, 143 · HSL 188°, 99%, 28% · CMYK 99, 13, 0, 44

Caribbean is #017C8F in HEX — rgb(1, 124, 143), hsl(188°, 99%, 28%), cmyk(99%, 13%, 0%, 44%).

Caribbean pulls into the deep end of the greens spectrum — HSL 188°, 99%, 28%. 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#017C8F

RGB1, 124, 143

HSL188°, 99%, 28%

HSV188°, 99%, 56%

CMYK99, 13, 0, 44

Decimal97423

CSS RGBrgb(1, 124, 143)

CSS HSLhsl(188, 99%, 28%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Caribbean 2055-30

Exact match

Dulux

Tempest S32H7

ΔE 1.4 · #00798D

Dunn-Edwards

By the Bayou DE5782

ΔE 1.4 · #007B90

PPG

Bermuda 1150-6

ΔE 2.2 · #1B7D8D

Valspar

Ocean Soul 5009-9

ΔE 3.2 · #007585

Sherwin-Williams

Cruising SW6782

ΔE 3.2 · #018498

Behr

Calypso Blue HDC-CL-27

ΔE 4.8 · #317D8D

Kilz

Blue Door RE140-02

ΔE 4.8 · #2C7E94

Vista Paint

Great Blue Green K-1248

ΔE 6.6 · #006C80

Colorhouse

Dream .06 Dream-06

ΔE 6.7 · #0E707B

IKEA

IKEA118 118

ΔE 6.8 · #317983

RAL

Water Blue 5021

ΔE 7.9 · #256D7B

Hallman-Lindsay

Wish Upon A Star 668

ΔE 8.9 · #447F8A

Farrow & Ball

Vardo 288

ΔE 10.5 · #427E83

Dutch Boy

Ocean Blue D-6743

ΔE 17 · #4C6A74

Kobra

Blue 29

ΔE 19.8 · #1882B4

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

16/100

Dark

0 · DarkLight · 100

Soaks up light and feels moody and intimate. Great for studies, dining rooms and accent walls; pair with ample lighting.

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

#017C8F

#8E1401

Analogous

#018E5A

#017C8F

#01358E

Triadic

#017C8F

#8E017B

#7B8E01

Split-Complementary

#017C8F

#8E0135

#8E5A01

Tetradic

#017C8F

#5A018E

#8E1401

#358E01

Monochromatic

#001619

#003942

#017C8F

#01BDDA

#2AE2FE

Rectangle

#017C8F

#14018E

#8E1401

#7B8E01

Compound

#017C8F

#01358E

#8E1401

#8E5A01

Variations

Lighter

#01BBD7

#34D5EE

#92DFEB

Darker

#006372

#00444F

#00282E

Saturation

#32575D

#017B8E

#007B8E

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

4.91:1

vs Black

4.28:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#017C8F

#5B6890

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#017C8F

#72728D

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#017C8F

#027E7A

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Caribbean 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

#408A86

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#017C8F

Daylight 5500K

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

#2D8FAB

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#E7EDEE

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.

#6D190C

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: #017C8F;

CSS — background

background-color: #017C8F;

CSS Variable

--color-caribbean: #017C8F;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'caribbean': '#017C8F' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#017C8F] text-[#017C8F]

SCSS

$caribbean: #017C8F;

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#00808B · ΔE 5.5

Avalon Teal

#26768E · ΔE 6.4

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #017C8F?

#017C8F is Caribbean, a deep green with a cool undertone.

Is #017C8F warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Caribbean?

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

What colors pair well with Caribbean?

Caribbean 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?

You can download Caribbean 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?

The hex code is #017C8F. In RGB it's 1, 124, 143, and in HSL it's 188°, 99%, 28%.

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