GREENS

Caribbean Current

#178065

RGB 23, 128, 101 · HSL 165°, 70%, 30% · CMYK 82, 0, 21, 50

Caribbean Current is #178065 in HEX — rgb(23, 128, 101), hsl(165°, 70%, 30%), cmyk(82%, 0%, 21%, 50%).

Caribbean Current pulls into the rich end of the greens spectrum — HSL 165°, 70%, 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#178065

RGB23, 128, 101

HSL165°, 70%, 30%

HSV165°, 82%, 50%

CMYK82, 0, 21, 50

Decimal1540197

CSS RGBrgb(23, 128, 101)

CSS HSLhsl(165, 70%, 30%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Caribbean Current P460-7

Exact match

Benjamin Moore

Lawn 2045-20

ΔE 1.8 · #017D62

Dunn-Edwards

Emerald Pool DE5699

ΔE 2.7 · #007A5E

Valspar

Green Suede 5009-6

ΔE 3.7 · #12775E

Kilz

Pop Of Green RH140

ΔE 4 · #24896A

Hallman-Lindsay

Grassy Meadow historic-grassy-meadow

ΔE 4.3 · #328267

Dulux

Green Fingers S27G8

ΔE 4.8 · #297E68

PPG

Medieval Forest 1230-7

ΔE 4.8 · #007E6B

Vista Paint

Grassy Meadow C-1403

ΔE 5.4 · #368268

Kobra

Green 35

ΔE 5.8 · #007856

Sherwin-Williams

Ionian SW6754

ΔE 7.8 · #368976

Dutch Boy

Grass Green D-6753

ΔE 8.3 · #317455

Colorhouse

Dream .05 Dream-05

ΔE 9.7 · #18887C

IKEA

IKEA195 195

ΔE 10.9 · #286A4C

RAL

Patina Green 6000

ΔE 14.6 · #316650

Farrow & Ball

Vardo 288

ΔE 23.2 · #427E83

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

#178065

#821732

Analogous

#178232

#178065

#176782

Triadic

#178065

#671782

#826717

Split-Complementary

#178065

#821767

#823217

Tetradic

#178065

#321782

#821732

#678217

Monochromatic

#041611

#0B4134

#178065

#22C39B

#52E0BD

Rectangle

#178065

#173282

#821732

#826717

Compound

#178065

#176782

#821732

#823217

Variations

Lighter

#22BF97

#54D4B4

#A2DFD0

Darker

#106A54

#0A4A3A

#052C22

Saturation

#3C5D55

#178267

#0B8E6D

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

#178065

#686867

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#178065

#767669

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#178065

#287B7B

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Caribbean Current 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

#518D67

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#178065

Daylight 5500K

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

#3E928B

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#E8EDEC

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.

#681A2E

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: #178065;

CSS — background

background-color: #178065;

CSS Variable

--color-caribbean-current: #178065;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'caribbean-current': '#178065' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#178065] text-[#178065]

SCSS

$caribbean-current: #178065;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #178065?

#178065 is Caribbean Current, a deep green with a cool undertone.

Is #178065 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Caribbean Current?

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

What colors pair well with Caribbean Current?

Caribbean Current 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 Current?

You can download Caribbean Current 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 Current?

The hex code is #178065. In RGB it's 23, 128, 101, and in HSL it's 165°, 70%, 30%.

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