Caribbean Crush 17-31 is a blue paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #86C7BF, 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.
Ref. #86C7BF · 17-31
Caribbean Crush
50%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Caribbean Crush Technical Profile
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Caribbean Crush in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Caribbean Crush in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
PPGCaribbean Crush
Nearly identical
BehrCrashing Waves
Crashing Waves
Behr
Nearly identical
Holiday Turquoise
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Celadon Plate
Kilz
Nearly identical
Meadow Green
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Light Green
RAL
Nearly identical
Tranquil Teal
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Oceanic Teal
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Nautical
Valspar
Very similar
Turkish Teal
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Verdigris Patina
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Dream .04
Colorhouse
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Caribbean Crush
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
Pure 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
Similar PPG Colors
Other PPG colors close to Caribbean Crush.
More blue colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the blue family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
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. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Caribbean Crush in your own space before committing.
What colors match Caribbean Crush from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Caribbean Crush are Crashing Waves by Behr (a near-identical match), Holiday Turquoise by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Celadon Plate by Kilz (a near-identical 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 Light Reflectance Value (LRV) 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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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Caribbean Crush's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.