GREENS

Caribbean

#CEF1E5

RGB 206, 241, 229 · HSL 159°, 56%, 88% · CMYK 15, 0, 5, 5

Caribbean is #CEF1E5 in HEX — rgb(206, 241, 229), hsl(159°, 56%, 88%), cmyk(15%, 0%, 5%, 5%).

Caribbean pulls into the airy end of the greens spectrum — HSL 159°, 56%, 88%. 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#CEF1E5

RGB206, 241, 229

HSL159°, 56%, 88%

HSV159°, 15%, 95%

CMYK15, 0, 5, 5

Decimal13562341

CSS RGBrgb(206, 241, 229)

CSS HSLhsl(159, 56%, 88%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Caribbean 652

Exact match

Dulux

Shutterbug Half S26G1H

ΔE 1 · #CEF1E3

Dunn-Edwards

Minty Fresh DE5687

ΔE 1.3 · #D2F2E7

Vista Paint

Garden Soft Green K-286

ΔE 2 · #D3F0E4

Valspar

Sprinkle 5008-9A

ΔE 2.5 · #C6EDE4

Behr

Beach Foam S450-1

ΔE 3.3 · #D1F3ED

PPG

Wintergreen 1229-1

ΔE 3.6 · #D4EDE3

Hallman-Lindsay

Eastern Wind 677

ΔE 3.8 · #CEEFEA

Colorhouse

Water .01 Water-01

ΔE 4 · #CFE9E0

Sherwin-Williams

Tame Teal SW6757

ΔE 4.7 · #C1E6DF

Kilz

Julep RG170-01

ΔE 5.4 · #CCE4D6

IKEA

IKEA045 45

ΔE 5.9 · #BBE1D7

Dutch Boy

Mellow Blue DCP-0468

ΔE 9 · #DDE8E2

RAL

Grey White 9002

ΔE 11 · #E7EBDA

Farrow & Ball

Cabbage White 269

ΔE 11 · #E8EEEA

Kobra

White 01

ΔE 12.6 · #EAEAE4

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

82/100

Very Light

0 · DarkLight · 100

Bounces most light back into the room — maximises brightness and makes small or north-facing rooms feel larger. Reads close to a soft neutral.

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

#CEF1E5

#F2CFDB

Analogous

#CFF2D4

#CEF1E5

#CFECF2

Triadic

#CEF1E5

#E6CFF2

#F2E6CF

Split-Complementary

#CEF1E5

#F2CFEC

#F2D4CF

Tetradic

#CEF1E5

#D4CFF2

#F2CFDB

#ECF2CF

Monochromatic

#58D0A6

#94E1C6

#CEF1E5

#EBF9F4

Rectangle

#CEF1E5

#CFDBF2

#F2CFDB

#F2E6CF

Compound

#CEF1E5

#CFECF2

#F2CFDB

#F2D4CF

Variations

Lighter

#D9F4EB

#E4F5EF

#F0F8F6

Darker

#87E0C1

#2FC792

#1A7656

Saturation

#DBE6E2

#CFF2E6

#C9F8E8

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

1.21:1

Fail

vs Black

17.34:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#CEF1E5

#E5E5E7

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#CEF1E5

#ECECE7

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#CEF1E5

#D0EEEE

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Caribbean 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

#DAE1C7

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#CEF1E5

Daylight 5500K

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

#C7E6EB

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#E9EDEB

Trim

Matched off-white

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

#F7F8F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

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

#DDA0B6

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) · Semi-gloss (trim) · Flat (ceiling)

Light tones absorb less light than expected — eggshell adds warmth on walls, semi-gloss gives trim crisp definition against pale walls.

Best Surfaces

Primary walls · Trim · Ceilings · 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; pale colors typically need 2 coats for full opacity.

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: #CEF1E5;

CSS — background

background-color: #CEF1E5;

CSS Variable

--color-caribbean: #CEF1E5;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'caribbean': '#CEF1E5' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#CEF1E5] text-[#CEF1E5]

SCSS

$caribbean: #CEF1E5;

Similar Colors

Caribbean Breeze

#CDF0E4 · ΔE 0.4

Spring Breeze

#C8ECDF · ΔE 2.0

Light Touch

#D3F4EB · ΔE 2.2

Antigua Aqua

#C7ECDD · ΔE 2.7

Refreshing Teal

#D8F6EC · ΔE 3.0

Quartz Stone

#CBE9DE · ΔE 3.0

Outer Sphere

#CAE9DB · ΔE 3.1

Soft Green

#D4F4ED · ΔE 3.2

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #CEF1E5?

#CEF1E5 is Caribbean, a light green with a cool undertone.

Is #CEF1E5 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Caribbean?

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

What colors pair well with Caribbean?

Caribbean 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?

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 #CEF1E5. In RGB it's 206, 241, 229, and in HSL it's 159°, 56%, 88%.

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