ColorplanBenjamin Moore Cayman Lagoon (2046-30) is a deep green with a green undertone and an LRV of 25. For trim, try Irish Mint (2041-70).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Benjamin Moore whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Green |
| LRV | 24.6 (dark; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #009A7F |
| RGB | 0, 154, 127 |
| HSL | 169°, 100%, 30% |
About Cayman Lagoon
Cayman Lagoon (2046-30) is a deep, bold green from Benjamin Moore. With an LRV of 25, Cayman Lagoon absorbs more light than it reflects, so it works best in rooms with good natural light or where you want a cozier feel.
North-facing light makes Cayman Lagoon 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 Garden View (616), it's cooler.
How Cayman Lagoon changes with the light
Cayman Lagoon 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
Cayman Lagoon has a cool undertone that north light will push cooler and grayer; warm white trim helps balance it.
East-facing rooms
Cayman Lagoon 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 Cayman Lagoon close to its true color, slightly lighter and warmer.
West-facing rooms
Cayman Lagoon looks cool in the morning and warms up in the golden late-afternoon light.
See Cayman Lagoon in real homes
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Cayman Lagoon 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 14.6
Also close: Privilege Green (ΔE 17.3)
Compare side by side →Farrow & Ball
Closest available · ΔE 13.9
Also close: Pea Green (ΔE 15.2)
Compare side by side →Behr
Closest available · ΔE 15.0
Also close: Laurel Tree (ΔE 17.2)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Cayman Lagoon questions
What undertone does Cayman Lagoon have?
Cayman Lagoon has a green undertone, so it reads as a cool color. North-facing light makes Cayman Lagoon read cooler and slightly darker, while warm south-facing light softens it.
Is Cayman Lagoon a light or dark color?
Cayman Lagoon has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 24.6 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a deep color. With an LRV of 25, Cayman Lagoon absorbs more light than it reflects, so it works best in rooms with good natural light or where you want a cozier feel.
What is the closest match to Cayman Lagoon in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Succulent SW 9650 (closest available, ΔE 14.6); Farrow & Ball: Arsenic No.214 (closest available, ΔE 13.9); Behr: Dragonfly PPU12-03 (closest available, ΔE 15.0). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Cayman Lagoon?
Try Irish Mint (2041-70) on trim and Sea Foam (2123-60) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Cayman Lagoon's undertone.
Where does Cayman Lagoon work best?
Cayman Lagoon works well in bedrooms, offices, kitchen islands and cabinets and accent walls. With an LRV of 25, Cayman Lagoon absorbs more light than it reflects, so it works best in rooms with good natural light or where you want a cozier feel.
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