Caraïbe 9090 is a brown paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #785F4C, LRV 13 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Coconut Grove from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #785F4C · 9090
Caraïbe
13%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Caraïbe Technical Profile
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Caraïbe in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Caraïbe in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Sherwin-WilliamsCaraïbe
Nearly identical
Benjamin MooreCoconut Grove
Coconut Grove
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Distressed Leather
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Pale Brown
RAL
Nearly identical
Chocolate Ripple
PPG
Nearly identical
Coffee Purveyors
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Chocolate Turtle
Valspar
Nearly identical
Sassafras Tea
Behr
Nearly identical
Hickory Nut
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Hickory Nut
Vista Paint
Very similar
Leather Saddle
Kilz
Very similar
Clay .06
Colorhouse
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Caraïbe
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Caraïbe
#785F4C
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#949163
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Caraïbe
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Caraïbe 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 Sherwin-Williams Colors
Other Sherwin-Williams colors close to Caraïbe.
More brown colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the brown family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Caraïbe — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Caraïbe have?
Caraïbe by Sherwin-Williams has a neutral undertone and sits in the brown color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Caraïbe in your own space before committing.
What colors match Caraïbe from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Caraïbe are Coconut Grove by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Distressed Leather by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match), Pale Brown by RAL (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Caraïbe'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 Caraïbe?
Caraïbe has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 12.7, 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 Caraïbe's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.