ColorplanBenjamin Moore Caribbean Teal (2123-20) is a very dark green with a cool blue-green undertone and an LRV of 18. For trim, try Palest Pistachio (2122-60).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Benjamin Moore whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Green |
| LRV | 18.4 (dark; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #627C7A |
| RGB | 98, 124, 122 |
| HSL | 175°, 12%, 44% |
About Caribbean Teal
Caribbean Teal (2123-20) is a very dark, muted green from Benjamin Moore that leans blue. With an LRV of 18, Caribbean Teal absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.
North-facing light makes Caribbean Teal read cooler and slightly darker, while warm south-facing light softens it. It's a good fit for bedrooms, offices, kitchen islands and cabinets and accent walls. Next to Tropical Oasis (CSP-710), it's warmer and more muted.
How Caribbean Teal changes with the light
Caribbean Teal has a cool undertone. North light will push it cooler and grayer, while south and west light warm it up. If your room faces north, look at it next to a warm white trim.
North-facing rooms
Caribbean Teal has a cool undertone that north light will push cooler and grayer; warm white trim helps balance it.
East-facing rooms
Caribbean Teal will look warmer and brighter in the morning and cooler and grayer by afternoon; check a sample at both times.
South-facing rooms
Bright south light shows Caribbean Teal close to its true color, slightly lighter and warmer.
West-facing rooms
Caribbean Teal looks cool in the morning and warms up in the golden late-afternoon light.
See Caribbean Teal in real homes
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Caribbean Teal 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 8.6
Also close: Basil (ΔE 8.7)
Compare side by side →Farrow & Ball
Closest available · ΔE 6.0
Also close: De Nimes (ΔE 6.3)
Compare side by side →Behr
Closest available · ΔE 5.9
Also close: Sophisticated Teal (ΔE 6.1)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Caribbean Teal questions
What undertone does Caribbean Teal have?
Caribbean Teal has a cool blue-green undertone, so it reads as a cool color. North-facing light makes Caribbean Teal read cooler and slightly darker, while warm south-facing light softens it.
Is Caribbean Teal a light or dark color?
Caribbean Teal has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 18.4 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a very dark color. With an LRV of 18, Caribbean Teal absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.
What is the closest match to Caribbean Teal in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Retreat SW 6207 (closest available, ΔE 8.6); Farrow & Ball: Green Smoke No.47 (closest available, ΔE 6.0); Behr: Hidden Gem N430-6A (closest available, ΔE 5.9). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Caribbean Teal?
Try Palest Pistachio (2122-60) on trim and Wedding Veil (2125-70) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Caribbean Teal's undertone.
Where does Caribbean Teal work best?
Caribbean Teal works well in bedrooms, offices, kitchen islands and cabinets and accent walls. With an LRV of 18, Caribbean Teal absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.
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