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Caribbean

#BC96AF

RGB 188, 150, 175 · HSL 321°, 22%, 66% · CMYK 0, 20, 7, 26

Caribbean is #BC96AF in HEX — rgb(188, 150, 175), hsl(321°, 22%, 66%), cmyk(0%, 20%, 7%, 26%).

Caribbean pulls into the light end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 321°, 22%, 66%. The muted saturation makes it quiet but present, and the hue reads warm. In interior projects it shines on bedrooms, dressing rooms, soft fabrics — for romantic, intimate spaces. Reads best alongside cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta, brass.

Color Codes

HEX#BC96AF

RGB188, 150, 175

HSL321°, 22%, 66%

HSV321°, 20%, 74%

CMYK0, 20, 7, 26

Decimal12359343

CSS RGBrgb(188, 150, 175)

CSS HSLhsl(321, 22%, 66%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Caribbean 1377

Exact match

Behr

Desert Lights BIC-06

ΔE 3.2 · #BA9BB2

Dulux

Soft Impact S46F4

ΔE 3.4 · #B28EA9

Valspar

Amethyst Purple 1004-5C

ΔE 3.4 · #B993B2

PPG

Palisade Orchid 1178-5

ΔE 4.1 · #AF8EA5

Hallman-Lindsay

Fashionably Plum 1205

ΔE 4.3 · #B28CA9

Kilz

Strawberry Lassi RA260-02

ΔE 5 · #C0A1BE

Vista Paint

Fashinably Plum C-1204

ΔE 5.3 · #AF89A6

Sherwin-Williams

Rosebay SW6563

ΔE 6.1 · #CB9AAD

Dunn-Edwards

Veiled Violet DE5976

ΔE 6.5 · #B19BB0

RAL

Pastel Violet 4009

ΔE 10.1 · #A47D90

IKEA

IKEA087 87

ΔE 12.8 · #CAB6C9

Farrow & Ball

Cinder Rose 246

ΔE 13.3 · #C7A4A6

Kobra

Violet 24

ΔE 13.7 · #9B8CB5

Dutch Boy

Dusky Mood DCP-1318

ΔE 18.6 · #A6ACB8

Colorhouse

Wool .04 Wool-04

ΔE 20.7 · #8B8A8C

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

36/100

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

TemperatureNeutral MasstonePink UndertoneRed

Reads as a neutral pink with a red undertone showing through, especially in daylight. Pair trim and adjacent colours to either calm or amplify that undertone.

Color Theory

Complementary

#BC96AF

#95BBA3

Analogous

#B695BB

#BC96AF

#BB959B

Triadic

#BC96AF

#AEBB95

#95AEBB

Split-Complementary

#BC96AF

#9BBB95

#95BBB6

Tetradic

#BC96AF

#BBB695

#95BBA3

#959BBB

Monochromatic

#704862

#9E678A

#BC96AF

#D9C4D2

#F5EFF3

Rectangle

#BC96AF

#BBA395

#95BBA3

#95AEBB

Compound

#BC96AF

#BB959B

#95BBA3

#95BBB6

Variations

Lighter

#C9AABE

#D5C1CE

#E5DCE2

Darker

#A26B8F

#734663

#43283A

Saturation

#AEA3AA

#BB95AE

#DD73B8

Interior Use

Best Rooms

bedrooms, dressing rooms, powder rooms

Best Uses

main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces

Pairs With

cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta, brass

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

2.59:1

Fail

vs Black

8.12:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#BC96AF

#A4A6AF

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#BC96AF

#9D9DAC

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#BC96AF

#B99B9A

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Caribbean strikes the line between warm-neutral and statement — light enough for primary walls in soft-light rooms, expressive enough to give a bedroom or dressing room real character. Reads expensive next to cream, walnut, and brass.

SymbolismTenderness, warmth, optimism

PersonalityGentle, intimate, optimistic

romancesoftnesswarmthbedroomintimateblush

How it looks under different light

#CC9D9E

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#BC96AF

Daylight 5500K

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

#BAA2C3

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EBEAEB

Trim

Matched off-white

Same hue at 92% lightness — trim reads coordinated, not stark.

#F8F7F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

Near-white with a hint of the hero's undertone — ceiling feels intentional.

#73AB87

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: #BC96AF;

CSS — background

background-color: #BC96AF;

CSS Variable

--color-caribbean: #BC96AF;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'caribbean': '#BC96AF' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#BC96AF] text-[#BC96AF]

SCSS

$caribbean: #BC96AF;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #BC96AF?

#BC96AF is Caribbean, a soft pink with a warm undertone.

Is #BC96AF warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Caribbean?

Caribbean works well in bedrooms, dressing rooms, powder rooms. Designers typically use it for main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces.

What colors pair well with Caribbean?

Caribbean pairs naturally with cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta, brass. 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 #BC96AF. In RGB it's 188, 150, 175, and in HSL it's 321°, 22%, 66%.

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