Caicos Turquoise by Behr paint color
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Ref. #17B5B5 · MQ4-21

Caicos Turquoise

37%LRV Value
Cool (Blue)Undertone
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Caicos Turquoise MQ4-21 is a blue paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #17B5B5, LRV 37 and a cool (blue) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Cyan Sky from Vista Paint (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.

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Caicos Turquoise Technical Profile

HEX Code#17B5B5
RGB23, 181, 181
LRV36.6
UndertoneCool (Blue)
Color Familyblue
BrandBehr

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Caicos Turquoise in Every Brand

The closest equivalent to Caicos Turquoise in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →

BehrCaicos Turquoise
Nearly identical
Vista PaintCyan Sky

Cyan Sky

Vista Paint

Nearly identical

Cyan Sky

Hirshfield's

Nearly identical

Turquoise Tint

Valspar

Nearly identical

Poolside Blue

Benjamin Moore

Very similar

Seawall

Kilz

Very similar

Montego Bay

PPG

Very similar

Teal Me No Lies

Dunn-Edwards

Very similar

Calypso

Sherwin-Williams

Very similar

Western Green

Dutch Boy

Very similar

Pastel Turquoise

RAL

Visible difference

Lobster

Farrow & Ball

Visible difference

Dream .04

Colorhouse

Visible difference

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Recommended Pairings

Colors That Work With Caicos Turquoise

Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Living room with applied paint colors

Side Walls

Caicos Turquoise

#17B5B5

Accent Wall

Tonal Shift

A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.

#4480BB

Trim & Molding

Pure White

Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.

#FFFFFF

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Color Palettes for Caicos Turquoise

Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast

Base

Caicos Turquoise

Complement

Licorice Stick

Caicos Turquoise Room Palettes

Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Walls

Aspen Mist

Trim

Ultra Pure White®

Accent

Hilltop

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Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

Mystic Pool

Trim

Blanca Peak

Accent

Mosaic Blue

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Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

Echo Mist

Trim

Blanca Peak

Accent

Circus Red

Pop

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Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

Similar Behr Colors

Other Behr colors close to Caicos Turquoise.

Larkspur Blue

Behr · HDC-SP16-06

#20AEB1

Aruba Blue

Behr · P480-6

#29ABB4

Gulf Waters

Behr · MQ4-52

#20A4BF

Riviera Paradise

Behr · 530B-7

#2AADC4

Hacienda Blue

Behr · P490-6

#28A6C5

Bella Vista

Behr · P470-6

#2AB8A0

More blue colors from other brands

Cross-brand colors in the blue family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.

Crisp Collar

Valspar · 8003-42C

#B7CED6

Heartbroken

Kilz · RC120-01

#547494

Royal Hyacinth

PPG · 1169-7

#464B6A

Bellflower

Dunn-Edwards · DE5908

#5D66AA

Wish Upon a Star

Vista Paint · 0668

#417C88

Bright Prelude Blue

PPG · 31BB 23/340

#5184BF

Caicos Turquoise — Frequently Asked Questions

What undertone does Caicos Turquoise have?
Caicos Turquoise by Behr has a cool (blue) undertone and sits in the blue color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Caicos Turquoise in your own space before committing.
What colors match Caicos Turquoise from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Caicos Turquoise are Cyan Sky by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Cool Turquoise by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Cyan Sky by Vista Paint (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Caicos Turquoise's look from a brand your local store carries. Confirm with a physical sample, since sheen and lighting shift the final result.
What is the LRV of Caicos Turquoise?
Caicos Turquoise has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 36.6, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-depth color with real presence — strong on accent walls, libraries, and rooms with good natural light.

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