GREENS

Caribe

#147D87

RGB 20, 125, 135 · HSL 185°, 74%, 30% · CMYK 85, 7, 0, 47

Caribe is #147D87 in HEX — rgb(20, 125, 135), hsl(185°, 74%, 30%), cmyk(85%, 7%, 0%, 47%).

Caribe pulls into the rich end of the greens spectrum — HSL 185°, 74%, 30%. 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#147D87

RGB20, 125, 135

HSL185°, 74%, 30%

HSV185°, 85%, 53%

CMYK85, 7, 0, 47

Decimal1342855

CSS RGBrgb(20, 125, 135)

CSS HSLhsl(185, 74%, 30%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Caribe PPU13-1

ΔE 0.6 · #127D88

Dulux

Alpine Landing S31F6

ΔE 1.7 · #117F87

Benjamin Moore

Surf 2056-30

ΔE 2.2 · #01818C

Kilz

Scuba RF130-02

ΔE 2.6 · #22838B

Valspar

Bay Teal 5004-10C

ΔE 2.7 · #00828C

Sherwin-Williams

Briny SW6775

ΔE 2.7 · #08808E

PPG

Hypnotic Sea 1234-7

ΔE 3 · #00787F

Dunn-Edwards

River Fountain DE5761

ΔE 3.5 · #248591

IKEA

IKEA118 118

ΔE 5 · #317983

Colorhouse

Dream .06 Dream-06

ΔE 5.3 · #0E707B

RAL

Turquoise Blue 5018

ΔE 6.5 · #3F888F

Vista Paint

Time for Teal K-209

ΔE 7.5 · #38757B

Farrow & Ball

Vardo 288

ΔE 7.6 · #427E83

Hallman-Lindsay

Atmosphere 689

ΔE 7.7 · #3A8483

Kobra

Green 41

ΔE 16.8 · #009185

Dutch Boy

Ocean Blue D-6743

ΔE 16.9 · #4C6A74

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

17/100

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

#147D87

#851D14

Analogous

#148556

#147D87

#144385

Triadic

#147D87

#85147C

#7C8514

Split-Complementary

#147D87

#851443

#855614

Tetradic

#147D87

#561485

#851D14

#438514

Monochromatic

#031516

#0A3E43

#147D87

#1EBAC8

#4ED8E4

Rectangle

#147D87

#1D1485

#851D14

#7C8514

Compound

#147D87

#144385

#851D14

#855614

Variations

Lighter

#1DB5C3

#51CCD7

#A0DBE1

Darker

#0E656D

#08474C

#042A2D

Saturation

#3C5B5D

#147C85

#0A848F

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

4.87:1

vs Black

4.31:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#147D87

#5F6989

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#147D87

#737386

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#147D87

#197E7A

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Caribe 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

#4E8A80

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#147D87

Daylight 5500K

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

#3C8FA5

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#E8EDED

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.

#6A1F18

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: #147D87;

CSS — background

background-color: #147D87;

CSS Variable

--color-caribe: #147D87;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'caribe': '#147D87' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#147D87] text-[#147D87]

SCSS

$caribe: #147D87;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #147D87?

#147D87 is Caribe, a deep green with a cool undertone.

Is #147D87 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Caribe?

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

What colors pair well with Caribe?

Caribe 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 Caribe?

You can download Caribe 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 Caribe?

The hex code is #147D87. In RGB it's 20, 125, 135, and in HSL it's 185°, 74%, 30%.

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