GREENS

Caribbean Coast

#99E9F0

RGB 153, 233, 240 · HSL 185°, 74%, 77% · CMYK 36, 3, 0, 6

Caribbean Coast is #99E9F0 in HEX — rgb(153, 233, 240), hsl(185°, 74%, 77%), cmyk(36%, 3%, 0%, 6%).

Caribbean Coast pulls into the light end of the greens spectrum — HSL 185°, 74%, 77%. 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#99E9F0

RGB153, 233, 240

HSL185°, 74%, 77%

HSV185°, 36%, 94%

CMYK36, 3, 0, 6

Decimal10086896

CSS RGBrgb(153, 233, 240)

CSS HSLhsl(185, 74%, 77%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Caribbean Coast 550D-4

Exact match

Vista Paint

Quiet Pond C-671

ΔE 6 · #95D9E1

Hallman-Lindsay

Everest 679

ΔE 6.2 · #A0E3E0

Dulux

Arctic Blue S29G2

ΔE 6.5 · #95D8DC

Benjamin Moore

California 757

ΔE 7.4 · #9FDAE3

Dunn-Edwards

Island Oasis DE5730

ΔE 7.4 · #88D9D8

Valspar

Beach Sparkle 5004-9C

ΔE 7.5 · #8FD4DB

Colorhouse

Sprout .01 Sprout-01

ΔE 8.5 · #ADE8E2

Sherwin-Williams

Spa SW6765

ΔE 8.7 · #A7DCDC

PPG

Silent Ripple 1232-3

ΔE 8.8 · #ABE3DE

Kilz

Aqua Wave RF220-02

ΔE 9.1 · #A5D9DB

Kobra

Blue 27

ΔE 12.5 · #87C8D7

IKEA

IKEA083 83

ΔE 12.8 · #B6DCE6

RAL

Light Green 6027

ΔE 15 · #84C3BE

Dutch Boy

Sky Blue D-6742

ΔE 15.9 · #7AC2D8

Farrow & Ball

Blue Ground 210

ΔE 16.5 · #A1C5C8

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

71/100

Light

0 · DarkLight · 100

Reflects plenty of light and keeps spaces feeling open and airy while still showing clear colour. A safe, flexible choice for living areas.

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

#99E9F0

#F0A099

Analogous

#99F0CC

#99E9F0

#99BDF0

Triadic

#99E9F0

#F099E9

#E9F099

Split-Complementary

#99E9F0

#F099BD

#F0CC99

Tetradic

#99E9F0

#CC99F0

#F0A099

#BDF099

Monochromatic

#1FC2D1

#56DAE6

#99E9F0

#DCF7FA

#E9FAFC

Rectangle

#99E9F0

#A099F0

#F0A099

#E9F099

Compound

#99E9F0

#99BDF0

#F0A099

#F0CC99

Variations

Lighter

#ADEDF3

#C6EEF2

#E0F3F5

Darker

#51DCE9

#14B5C4

#096B74

Saturation

#B7CFD1

#99E9F0

#91EFF7

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

1.38:1

Fail

vs Black

15.27:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#99E9F0

#CAD3F2

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#99E9F0

#DEDEEF

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#99E9F0

#9BE9E6

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Caribbean Coast 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

#B2DBCF

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#99E9F0

Daylight 5500K

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

#9FE0F3

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.

#DE796F

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 · Trim · Soft furniture

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: #99E9F0;

CSS — background

background-color: #99E9F0;

CSS Variable

--color-caribbean-coast: #99E9F0;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'caribbean-coast': '#99E9F0' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#99E9F0] text-[#99E9F0]

SCSS

$caribbean-coast: #99E9F0;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #99E9F0?

#99E9F0 is Caribbean Coast, a soft green with a cool undertone.

Is #99E9F0 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Caribbean Coast?

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

What colors pair well with Caribbean Coast?

Caribbean Coast 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 Coast?

You can download Caribbean Coast 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 Coast?

The hex code is #99E9F0. In RGB it's 153, 233, 240, and in HSL it's 185°, 74%, 77%.

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