GREENS

Caribe Green

#86DECD

RGB 134, 222, 205 · HSL 168°, 57%, 70% · CMYK 40, 0, 8, 13

Caribe Green is #86DECD in HEX — rgb(134, 222, 205), hsl(168°, 57%, 70%), cmyk(40%, 0%, 8%, 13%).

Caribe Green pulls into the light end of the greens spectrum — HSL 168°, 57%, 70%. 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#86DECD
RGB134, 222, 205
HSL168°, 57%, 70%
HSV168°, 40%, 87%
CMYK40, 0, 8, 13
Decimal8838861
CSS RGBrgb(134, 222, 205)
CSS HSLhsl(168, 57%, 70%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Caribe2042-50

ΔE 0.4 · #87DFCE

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Dunn-Edwards

SeafoamDE5695

ΔE 0.7 · #87E0CF

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Dulux

Candy GreenS27H3

ΔE 1.3 · #82DBC9

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Sherwin-Williams

Tantalizing TealSW6937

ΔE 2 · #87DCCE

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Vista Paint

Irish IsleK-268

ΔE 2.1 · #87DBC7

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Behr

Azure LakeM470-4

ΔE 4.2 · #7DE4D2

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Hallman-Lindsay

Island Breeze693

ΔE 4.3 · #8ADACF

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Valspar

Mermaid's Song6001-9C

ΔE 5 · #99E1D1

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PPG

Isle Royale1232-4

ΔE 5.4 · #80D7CF

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Kilz

Miss GolightlyRG150-02

ΔE 5.4 · #83D4CA

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IKEA

IKEA165165

ΔE 8.9 · #91D0C5

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Colorhouse

Sprout .01Sprout-01

ΔE 12.2 · #ADE8E2

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RAL

Light Green6027

ΔE 12.9 · #84C3BE

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Kobra

Green32

ΔE 16.2 · #75C89E

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Farrow & Ball

Arsenic214

ΔE 17.5 · #84B59C

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Dutch Boy

Fair MaidenDCP-0456

ΔE 23.9 · #B3C3B9

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Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

62/100

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

#86DECD
#DE8798

Analogous

#87DEA1
#86DECD
#87C4DE

Triadic

#86DECD
#CD87DE
#DECD87

Split-Complementary

#86DECD
#DE87C4
#DEA187

Tetradic

#86DECD
#A187DE
#DE8798
#C4DE87

Monochromatic

#2CA089
#4BCEB3
#86DECD
#C3EFE6
#EBFAF7

Rectangle

#86DECD
#8798DE
#DE8798
#DECD87

Compound

#86DECD
#87C4DE
#DE8798
#DEA187

Shades & Tints

Shades and tints of Caribe Green run from a pale tint down to a deep shade — same hue and saturation, lightness stepped. Each rung below shows its exact HEX code; tap any to copy it.

Tint #E7F8F5
Tint #CFF2EB
Tint #B7EBE1
Tint #9FE5D7
Base #86DECD
Shade #4DCEB4
Shade #2DA48C
Shade #1D6A5B
Shade #0D3029

Variations

Lighter

#9FE5D7
#BBE7DE
#DAEFEB

Darker

#4CD2B7
#25A087
#145F50

Saturation

#A5C0BA
#87DECD
#76EFD7

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)

Aa

vs White

1.57:1

Fail

Aa

vs Black

13.34:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#86DECD
#C2C4D0

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#86DECD
#D2D2CF

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#86DECD
#8CDAD9

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Caribe Green 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

#A4D3B5

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#86DECD

Daylight 5500K

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

#91D8D9

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#E9EDEC

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.

#CA667A

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

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: #86DECD;
CSS — background 
background-color: #86DECD;
CSS Variable 
--color-caribe-green: #86DECD;
Tailwind v3 — config 
colors: { 'caribe-green': '#86DECD' }
Tailwind — arbitrary 
bg-[#86DECD] text-[#86DECD]
SCSS 
$caribe-green: #86DECD;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #86DECD?

#86DECD is Caribe Green, a soft green with a cool undertone.

Is #86DECD warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Caribe Green?

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

What colors pair well with Caribe Green?

Caribe Green 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 Caribe Green?

You can download Caribe Green 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 Caribe Green?

The hex code is #86DECD. In RGB it's 134, 222, 205, and in HSL it's 168°, 57%, 70%.

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