Caribbean Cool 661 is a blue paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #88D6D2, estimated LRV 58 and a cool (blue) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Sea Wave from Valspar (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Benjamin Moore · #88D6D2 · 661
Caribbean Cool
58%Estimated LRV
Cool (Blue)Undertone
Caribbean Cool Technical Profile
HEX Code#88D6D2
RGB136, 214, 210
Estimated LRV58.0
UndertoneCool (Blue)
Digital swatches and calculated matches are approximations. Catalog LRV values may be calculated estimates, not manufacturer measurements. Data and matching method. Check the brand reference and physical samples before purchase.
Color Familyblue
BrandBenjamin Moore
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Digital candidates from other paint brands, ranked by color similarity. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Sea Wave
Valspar
#8CD9D4
Close digital match
Tip Top Teal
Dutch Boy
#81D5D2
Close digital match
Key Largo
Behr
#7ED7D3
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Island Oasis
Dunn-Edwards
#88D9D8
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#7FDAD9
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Isle Royale
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#80D7CF
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#83D4CA
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#78D8D9
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#92D0D0
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#84C3BE
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Colors That Work With Caribbean Cool
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Caribbean Cool
#88D6D2
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#7B9CB7
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Caribbean Cool
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Caribbean Cool Room Palettes
Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Warm & Inviting
Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable
Cool & Calm
Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful
Bold Contrast
Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking
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Caribbean Cool — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Caribbean Cool have?
Caribbean Cool by Benjamin Moore has a cool (blue) undertone and sits in the blue color family. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Caribbean Cool from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Caribbean Cool are Sea Wave by Valspar (a close digital match), Tip Top Teal by Dutch Boy (a close digital match), Key Largo by Behr (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Caribbean Cool'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 Caribbean Cool?
Caribbean Cool has a estimated lightness value of 58.0, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-light color — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions.
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