Color spec
| Brand | Behr |
| Name | Caicos Turquoise |
| SKU | MQ4-21 |
| Hex | #17B5B5 |
| RGB | 23, 181, 181 |
| HSL | 180°, 77%, 40% |
| LRV | 37 |
| Undertone | cool blue-green tone |
| Family | Teal |
About Behr Caicos Turquoise
Caicos Turquoise sits in the mid-range at LRV 37, so it shifts visibly through the day — lighter and more open in morning light, deeper and moodier after dark. Its teal undertone is the part to watch: it gets picked up by whatever sits next to it, so test it against your trim, floor and the room's main light before committing. South-facing rooms will pull it lighter and warmer, while north light cools it down.
Caicos Turquoise is versatile enough for full rooms but has enough depth to anchor a space, so it suits living rooms, bedrooms and cabinetry alike. Teals add character without shouting — good for a vanity, an island or a feature wall.
Closest matches by brand
11 brands within ΔE 5The closest matches per brand by ΔE2000, computed against each brand's full deck. Only colors within ΔE 5 (close enough to substitute on a wall) are shown — brands with no real match are left off. Tap any swatch for its full single-color spec; tap the brand title to browse all teal from that brand.
Sherwin-Williams
Benjamin Moore
Valspar
PPG / Glidden
Glidden
Dutch Boy
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
Kompozit
Similar Behr colors
closest in the Behr deckThe nearest shades to Caicos Turquoise within Behr's own range, ranked by perceptual color distance — useful when you want the same look a touch lighter, darker, or warmer.
Coordinated palette
Generated by hue-rotating #17B5B5 in HSL space. Pair Caicos Turquoise with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.
Accessibility (WCAG contrast)
WCAG 2.1: AA = 4.5:1 normal text · AA Large = 3:1 large text · AAA = 7:1 normal text.
Behr Caicos Turquoise Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Caicos Turquoise from a different paint counter? Below is the single closest color in each major US deck and how close it really is. Remember that any paint store can also custom-tint Behr MQ4-21 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Caicos Turquoise
Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Caicos Turquoise. The nearest is Calypso (SW 6950) at ΔE 4.22 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 34 vs 37). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Calypso swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Caicos Turquoise
At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Caicos Turquoise is Poolside Blue (2048-40) — very close at ΔE 2.09, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 38 vs 37) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Poolside Blue swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Caicos Turquoise
At Valspar, the closest color to Caicos Turquoise is Turquoise Tint (5006-10B) — very close at ΔE 2.13, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 34.1 vs 37) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Turquoise Tint swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Caicos Turquoise
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Caicos Turquoise is Montego Bay (PPG1233-6) — very close at ΔE 2.58, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 39 vs 37) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Montego Bay swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Caicos Turquoise
At Glidden, the closest color to Caicos Turquoise is Biscay Bay (PPG1234-5) — very close at ΔE 3.08, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 37 vs 37) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Biscay Bay swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Caicos Turquoise
Dutch Boy has no exact twin of Caicos Turquoise. The nearest is Tropical Lagoon (132-6DB) at ΔE 4.56 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 34 vs 37). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Tropical Lagoon swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Caicos Turquoise
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Caicos Turquoise. The nearest is Pursuit of Teal (HGSW 1323) at ΔE 4.35 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 32 vs 37). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Pursuit of Teal swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Caicos Turquoise
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Caicos Turquoise is Teal Me No Lies (DE5732) — very close at ΔE 3.29, though not an exact twin. It runs noticeably darker (LRV 30 vs 37) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Teal Me No Lies swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Caicos Turquoise
Diamond Vogel's nearest match is Cyan Sky (0681), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.3). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 38 vs 37) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Caicos Turquoise without repainting risk. See the full Cyan Sky swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Caicos Turquoise
Hirshfield's's nearest match is Cyan Sky (0681), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.07). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 39 vs 37) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Caicos Turquoise without repainting risk. See the full Cyan Sky swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Caicos Turquoise
Kompozit's nearest match is Cyan Sky (0681), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.07). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 37 vs 37) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Caicos Turquoise without repainting risk. See the full Cyan Sky swatch →