Color spec
| Brand | Behr |
| Name | Caribbean Current |
| SKU | P460-7 |
| Hex | #178065 |
| RGB | 23, 128, 101 |
| HSL | 165°, 70%, 30% |
| LRV | 17 |
| Undertone | cool blue-green tone |
| Family | Green |
About Behr Caribbean Current
With an LRV of 17, Caribbean Current is a deep, dramatic shade. It soaks up light in north-facing rooms and looks richest where strong daylight hits it. 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. Warm artificial light softens it; cool LED can make it look flat, so match your bulbs to the mood you want.
Caribbean Current works best as a feature — a single wall, built-ins, a study or dining room — rather than wrapping a whole bright space. Greens bridge indoors and out, so they suit living rooms, kitchens and sunrooms.
Closest matches by brand
10 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 green from that brand.
Benjamin Moore
Valspar
PPG / Glidden
Glidden
Dutch Boy
Dunn-Edwards
Farrow & Ball
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
Annie Sloan
Similar Behr colors
closest in the Behr deckThe nearest shades to Caribbean Current 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 #178065 in HSL space. Pair Caribbean Current 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 Caribbean Current Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Caribbean Current 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 P460-7 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Caribbean Current
Benjamin Moore's nearest match is Leprechaun (2044-20), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.83). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 17 vs 17) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Caribbean Current without repainting risk. See the full Leprechaun swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Caribbean Current
At Valspar, the closest color to Caribbean Current is Emerald Enchantment (8001-33G) — very close at ΔE 2.65, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 18 vs 17) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Emerald Enchantment swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Caribbean Current
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Caribbean Current is Medieval Forest (PPG1230-7) — very close at ΔE 3, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 16 vs 17) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Medieval Forest swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Caribbean Current
At Glidden, the closest color to Caribbean Current is Medieval Forest (PPG1230-7) — very close at ΔE 3, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 16 vs 17) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Medieval Forest swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Caribbean Current
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Caribbean Current is Willow Lane (230-6DB) — very close at ΔE 2.65, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 16 vs 17) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Willow Lane swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Caribbean Current
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Caribbean Current is Punchy Peridot (DEFD33) — very close at ΔE 2.88, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 17 vs 17) and carries a cool green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Punchy Peridot swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Caribbean Current
At Farrow & Ball, the closest color to Caribbean Current is Verdigris Green (NO. W50) — very close at ΔE 3.45, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 18 vs 17) and carries a cool green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Verdigris Green swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Caribbean Current
Diamond Vogel has no exact twin of Caribbean Current. The nearest is Aquadazzle (0718) at ΔE 4.58 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 14 vs 17). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Aquadazzle swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Caribbean Current
At Hirshfield's, the closest color to Caribbean Current is Grassy Meadow (H0087) — very close at ΔE 2.24, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 18 vs 17) and carries a cool green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Grassy Meadow swatch →
Annie Sloan Equivalent of Caribbean Current
Annie Sloan has no exact twin of Caribbean Current. The nearest is Florence (FLORENCE) at ΔE 4.21 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 20 vs 17). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Florence swatch →