GREENS

Caribbean Cruise

#3F9DA9

RGB 63, 157, 169 · HSL 187°, 46%, 45% · CMYK 63, 7, 0, 34

Caribbean Cruise is #3F9DA9 in HEX — rgb(63, 157, 169), hsl(187°, 46%, 45%), cmyk(63%, 7%, 0%, 34%).

Caribbean Cruise pulls into the mid-tone end of the greens spectrum — HSL 187°, 46%, 45%. The balanced saturation makes it confident without overpowering, 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#3F9DA9

RGB63, 157, 169

HSL187°, 46%, 45%

HSV187°, 63%, 66%

CMYK63, 7, 0, 34

Decimal4169129

CSS RGBrgb(63, 157, 169)

CSS HSLhsl(187, 46%, 45%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dunn-Edwards

Caribbean Cruise DE5760

Exact match

Benjamin Moore

In CSP-640

ΔE 1.9 · #3C99A3

Dulux

Sea Sparkle S31E4

ΔE 1.9 · #469EA7

Behr

Wipeout 540D-6

ΔE 2.5 · #3397A4

Sherwin-Williams

Freshwater SW6774

ΔE 3.5 · #4DA6B2

Valspar

Sea Exposure 5005-8B

ΔE 3.7 · #529EA9

PPG

Acapulco Cliffs 1150-5

ΔE 4.2 · #4E9AA8

Kilz

Winter Time RF100-01

ΔE 4.5 · #3F929E

Vista Paint

Brookside K-202

ΔE 4.7 · #4AA9B2

Hallman-Lindsay

Cold North 688

ΔE 8.2 · #559C9B

RAL

Turquoise Blue 5018

ΔE 8.9 · #3F888F

Kobra

Blue 28

ΔE 11.4 · #4EB3CD

Farrow & Ball

Vardo 288

ΔE 13.5 · #427E83

IKEA

IKEA082 82

ΔE 13.8 · #729E9C

Dutch Boy

Sky Blue D-6742

ΔE 16.6 · #7AC2D8

Colorhouse

Dream .06 Dream-06

ΔE 17.1 · #0E707B

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

28/100

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

#3F9DA9

#A84A3E

Analogous

#3EA87F

#3F9DA9

#3E66A8

Triadic

#3F9DA9

#A83E9B

#9BA83E

Split-Complementary

#3F9DA9

#A83E66

#A87F3E

Tetradic

#3F9DA9

#7F3EA8

#A84A3E

#66A83E

Monochromatic

#153438

#296770

#3F9DA9

#6ABDC8

#A2D6DD

Rectangle

#3F9DA9

#4A3EA8

#A84A3E

#9BA83E

Compound

#3F9DA9

#3E66A8

#A84A3E

#A87F3E

Variations

Lighter

#5BB6C2

#8AC4CC

#BEDADE

Darker

#2F7E88

#1F585F

#113438

Saturation

#637F83

#3E9BA8

#1FB3C7

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

3.18:1

AA Large

vs Black

6.61:1

Deuteranopia

#3F9DA9

#7D88AB

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#3F9DA9

#9292A8

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#3F9DA9

#419E9A

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Caribbean Cruise 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

#6FA29A

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#3F9DA9

Daylight 5500K

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

#5CA7BE

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#E9ECEC

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.

#88443B

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: #3F9DA9;

CSS — background

background-color: #3F9DA9;

CSS Variable

--color-caribbean-cruise: #3F9DA9;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'caribbean-cruise': '#3F9DA9' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#3F9DA9] text-[#3F9DA9]

SCSS

$caribbean-cruise: #3F9DA9;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #3F9DA9?

#3F9DA9 is Caribbean Cruise, a mid-tone green with a cool undertone.

Is #3F9DA9 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Caribbean Cruise?

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

What colors pair well with Caribbean Cruise?

Caribbean Cruise 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 Cruise?

You can download Caribbean Cruise 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 Cruise?

The hex code is #3F9DA9. In RGB it's 63, 157, 169, and in HSL it's 187°, 46%, 45%.

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