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Caribbean Dream

11%LRV Value
Cool (Blue)Undertone
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Caribbean Dream 7453 is a blue paint color from Vista Paint. It has a hex value of #286474, LRV 11 and a cool (blue) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Bold Bolection from Hirshfield's (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.

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Caribbean Dream Technical Profile

HEX Code#286474
RGB40, 100, 116
LRV10.8
UndertoneCool (Blue)
Color Familyblue
BrandVista Paint

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Caribbean Dream in Every Brand

The closest equivalent to Caribbean Dream in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →

Vista PaintCaribbean Dream
Nearly identical
Hirshfield'sBold Bolection

Bold Bolection

Hirshfield's

Nearly identical

Jester Blue

Valspar

Nearly identical

Oasis Green

Dutch Boy

Nearly identical

Pearl Gentian Blue

RAL

Very similar

Bermuda Turquoise

Benjamin Moore

Very similar

San Gabriel Blue

Dunn-Edwards

Very similar

Caribbean Splash

PPG

Very similar

Wild River

Kilz

Very similar

Bermudan Blue

Behr

Very similar

Connor's Lakefront

Sherwin-Williams

Very similar

Dream .06

Colorhouse

Visible difference

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Recommended Pairings

Colors That Work With Caribbean Dream

Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Living room with applied paint colors

Side Walls

Caribbean Dream

#286474

Accent Wall

Tonal Shift

A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.

#495B86

Trim & Molding

Pure White

Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.

#FFFFFF

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Color Palettes for Caribbean Dream

Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast

Base

Pearl Gentian Blue

Complement

Carriage Red

Caribbean Dream Room Palettes

Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Walls

Powdered Pool

Trim

Tinted or Not?

Accent

This Color

Pop

Wilderness Retreat

Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

Clear to See

Trim

Tinted or Not?

Accent

This Color

Pop

Temptress

Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

Romance in Bloom

Trim

Tinted or Not?

Accent

This Color

Pop

China Rouge

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

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Cross-brand colors in the blue family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.

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Grape Gatsby

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Arctic Paradise

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Blue Flower

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Star Gazer

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Caribbean Dream — Frequently Asked Questions

What undertone does Caribbean Dream have?
Caribbean Dream by Vista Paint 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 Dream in your own space before committing.
What colors match Caribbean Dream from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Caribbean Dream are Bold Bolection by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match), Jester Blue by Valspar (a near-identical match), Oasis Green by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Caribbean Dream'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 Dream?
Caribbean Dream has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 10.8, 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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