Caribbean Sea 56BG 23/355 is a blue paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #0089B2, LRV 21 and a cool (blue) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Blue Luxury from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #0089B2 · 56BG 23/355
Caribbean Sea
21%LRV Value
Cool (Blue)Undertone
Caribbean Sea Technical Profile
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Caribbean Sea in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Caribbean Sea in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
PPGCaribbean Sea
Nearly identical
BehrBlue Luxury
Blue Luxury
Behr
Nearly identical
Age of Aquarius
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Old Port
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Wishing Well
Valspar
Very similar
Centurian Blue
Kilz
Very similar
Randolph Blue
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Dynamic Blue
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Estuary
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Peninsula
Hirshfield's
Visible difference
Light Blue
RAL
Visible difference
Pea Flower Tea
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Caribbean Sea
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Caribbean Sea
#0089B2
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#2E53B7
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Caribbean Sea
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Caribbean Sea 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 Sea.
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 Sea — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Caribbean Sea have?
Caribbean Sea by PPG 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 Caribbean Sea in your own space before committing.
What colors match Caribbean Sea from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Caribbean Sea are Blue Luxury by Behr (a near-identical match), Age of Aquarius by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Old Port by Vista Paint (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Caribbean Sea'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 Sea?
Caribbean Sea has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 21.1, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a deep, dramatic color best saved for accent walls, dining rooms, and cozy spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light.
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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Caribbean Sea's cool (blue) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.