ColorplanBenjamin Moore Caribbean Mist (2061-70) is a light blue with a cool blue-green undertone and an LRV of 76. Closest matches: Behr Salty Tear (510A-2). For trim, try Teardrop (2060-70).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Benjamin Moore whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Blue |
| LRV | 76.5 (light; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #CDE7F1 |
| RGB | 205, 231, 241 |
| HSL | 197°, 56%, 87% |
About Caribbean Mist
Caribbean Mist (2061-70) is a light, muted blue from Benjamin Moore that leans green. With an LRV of 76, Caribbean Mist reflects most of the light that hits it, which helps small or dim rooms feel larger.
North-facing light makes Caribbean Mist read cooler and slightly darker, while warm south-facing light softens it. It's a good fit for bedrooms, bathrooms, nurseries and living rooms. It's very close to Billowy Down (2064-70); you'd mostly see the difference side by side.
How Caribbean Mist changes with the light
Caribbean Mist is a cool, crisp white: lovely in bright south or west light, but in north-facing rooms it can look gray. For north rooms, a warmer white is the safer choice.
North-facing rooms
Caribbean Mist is a cool white that can look gray or flat in north light; a warmer white holds up better.
East-facing rooms
Caribbean Mist will look warmer and brighter in the morning and cooler and grayer by afternoon; check a sample at both times.
South-facing rooms
Caribbean Mist will look bright and clean in south light, one of the best places for a crisp white.
West-facing rooms
Caribbean Mist looks cool in the morning and warms up in the golden late-afternoon light.
See Caribbean Mist in real homes
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Caribbean Mist equivalents in other brands
The closest color from each brand. ΔE (“delta E”) scores how different two colors look: under 2.5 is very hard to tell apart on a wall, over 5 is clearly different.
Sherwin-Williams
Closest available · ΔE 7.3
Also close: Sleepy Blue (ΔE 7.3)
Compare side by side →Farrow & Ball
Closest available · ΔE 6.4
Also close: Borrowed Light (ΔE 6.5)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Caribbean Mist questions
What undertone does Caribbean Mist have?
Caribbean Mist has a cool blue-green undertone, so it reads as a cool color. North-facing light makes Caribbean Mist read cooler and slightly darker, while warm south-facing light softens it.
Is Caribbean Mist a light or dark color?
Caribbean Mist has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 76.5 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a light color. With an LRV of 76, Caribbean Mist reflects most of the light that hits it, which helps small or dim rooms feel larger.
What is the closest match to Caribbean Mist in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Topsail SW 6217 (closest available, ΔE 7.3); Farrow & Ball: Kakelugn No.317 (closest available, ΔE 6.4); Behr: Salty Tear 510A-2 (close, ΔE 4.0). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Caribbean Mist?
Try Teardrop (2060-70) on both trim and ceiling. It's a Benjamin Moore white that shares Caribbean Mist's undertone, so the room feels coordinated without looking stark.
Where does Caribbean Mist work best?
Caribbean Mist works well in bedrooms, bathrooms, nurseries and living rooms. With an LRV of 76, Caribbean Mist reflects most of the light that hits it, which helps small or dim rooms feel larger.
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