Caribbean Crush 17-31 is a blue paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #86C7BF, estimated LRV 50 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Crashing Waves from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
PPG · #86C7BF · 17-31
Caribbean Crush
50%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Caribbean Crush Technical Profile
HEX Code#86C7BF
RGB134, 199, 191
Estimated LRV49.7
UndertoneNeutral
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Color Familyblue
BrandPPG
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Compare alternatives to Caribbean Crush
Digital candidates from other paint brands, ranked by color similarity. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Crashing Waves
Behr
#81C7C0
Close digital match
Holiday Turquoise
Sherwin-Williams
#8AC6BD
Close digital match
Celadon Plate
Kilz
#8BC7C0
Close digital match
Meadow Green
Vista Paint
#7FC2BB
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Light Green
RAL
#84C3BE
Close digital match
Tranquil Teal
Dunn-Edwards
#8AC7BB
Close digital match
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Benjamin Moore
#88C6C3
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Colors That Work With Caribbean Crush
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Caribbean Crush
#86C7BF
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#839FAF
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Caribbean Crush
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Caribbean Crush 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 Crush — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Caribbean Crush have?
Caribbean Crush by PPG has a neutral 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 Crush from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Caribbean Crush are Crashing Waves by Behr (a close digital match), Holiday Turquoise by Sherwin-Williams (a close digital match), Celadon Plate by Kilz (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Caribbean Crush'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 Crush?
Caribbean Crush has a estimated lightness value of 49.7, 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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