Color spec
| Brand | Glidden |
| Name | Caribbean Green |
| SKU | PPG1141-4 |
| Hex | #89BAB2 |
| RGB | 137, 186, 178 |
| HSL | 170°, 26%, 63% |
| LRV | 44 |
| Undertone | blue-green / cool |
| Family | Teal |
About Glidden Caribbean Green
Caribbean Green sits in the mid-range at LRV 44, 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.
Caribbean Green 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 at every US brand
20 brands · top 5 each5 closest matches per brand by ΔE2000, computed against each brand's full deck. Tap any swatch for its full single-color spec; tap the brand title to browse all teal from that brand.
Sherwin-Williams
Behr
Benjamin Moore
Valspar
PPG / Glidden
Dutch Boy
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Magnolia Home
Farrow & Ball
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
Rodda
C2 Paint
Clare
Portola Paints
Annie Sloan
Backdrop
Rust-Oleum
Kompozit
Similar Glidden colors
closest in the Glidden deckThe nearest shades to Caribbean Green within Glidden'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 #89BAB2 in HSL space. Pair Caribbean Green 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.
Glidden Caribbean Green Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Caribbean Green 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 Glidden PPG1141-4 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Caribbean Green
Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Caribbean Green. The nearest is Blithe Blue (SW 9052) at ΔE 3.84 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 46 vs 44). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Blithe Blue swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Caribbean Green
The closest Behr equivalent of Caribbean Green is Ocean Liner (T14-1). At ΔE 0.48 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool blue-green undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 44 vs 44). If Behr is your counter, order Ocean Liner and you'll get the same color. See the full Ocean Liner swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Caribbean Green
At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Caribbean Green is St. Lucia Teal (683) — very close at ΔE 2.99, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 44 vs 44) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full St. Lucia Teal swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Caribbean Green
Valspar's nearest match is Carnival Glass (8002-35D), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.53). It runs slightly darker (LRV 42 vs 44) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Caribbean Green without repainting risk. See the full Carnival Glass swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Caribbean Green
The closest PPG / Glidden equivalent of Caribbean Green is Caribbean Green (PPG1141-4). At ΔE 0.63 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool blue-green undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 43 vs 44). If PPG / Glidden is your counter, order Caribbean Green and you'll get the same color. See the full Caribbean Green swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Caribbean Green
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Caribbean Green is Lady Liberty (231-4DB) — very close at ΔE 2.58, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 44 vs 44) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Lady Liberty swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Caribbean Green
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Caribbean Green. The nearest is Varigated Vinca (HGSW 2295) at ΔE 4.72 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 42 vs 44). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Varigated Vinca swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Caribbean Green
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Caribbean Green is Treetop (DE5710) — very close at ΔE 2.86, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 39 vs 44) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Treetop swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Caribbean Green
Magnolia Home has no exact twin of Caribbean Green. The nearest is Morning Calm (JG-77) at ΔE 4.1 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 42 vs 44). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Morning Calm swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Caribbean Green
Farrow & Ball doesn't make a true equivalent of Caribbean Green — the nearest deck color, Dix Blue (NO. 82), is clearly different (ΔE 7.07). For an exact match, any Farrow & Ball retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG1141-4 instead. See the full Dix Blue swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Caribbean Green
Diamond Vogel has no exact twin of Caribbean Green. The nearest is Peg's Promise (0702) at ΔE 4.97 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 40 vs 44). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Peg's Promise swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Caribbean Green
Hirshfield's has no exact twin of Caribbean Green. The nearest is Stillwater (0687) at ΔE 4.23 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 49 vs 44). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Stillwater swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Caribbean Green
Rodda doesn't make a true equivalent of Caribbean Green — the nearest deck color, Patina (CA190), is clearly different (ΔE 8.47). For an exact match, any Rodda retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG1141-4 instead. See the full Patina swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Caribbean Green
C2 Paint has no exact twin of Caribbean Green. The nearest is Araucana (BD25) at ΔE 3.54 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 42 vs 44). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Araucana swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Caribbean Green
Clare has no exact twin of Caribbean Green. The nearest is Vacay (PNT100-LT-44) at ΔE 4.05 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 42 vs 44). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Vacay swatch →
Portola Paints Equivalent of Caribbean Green
Portola Paints doesn't make a true equivalent of Caribbean Green — the nearest deck color, Costa (COSTA), is clearly different (ΔE 9.7). For an exact match, any Portola Paints retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG1141-4 instead. See the full Costa swatch →
Annie Sloan Equivalent of Caribbean Green
Annie Sloan doesn't make a true equivalent of Caribbean Green — the nearest deck color, Svenska Blue (SVENSKA BLUE), is clearly different (ΔE 6.26). For an exact match, any Annie Sloan retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG1141-4 instead. See the full Svenska Blue swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Caribbean Green
Backdrop doesn't make a true equivalent of Caribbean Green — the nearest deck color, Underdog (BD-UD), is clearly different (ΔE 12.07). For an exact match, any Backdrop retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG1141-4 instead. See the full Underdog swatch →
Rust-Oleum Equivalent of Caribbean Green
Rust-Oleum doesn't make a true equivalent of Caribbean Green — the nearest deck color, Blue Harbor (371675), is clearly different (ΔE 8.04). For an exact match, any Rust-Oleum retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG1141-4 instead. See the full Blue Harbor swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Caribbean Green
Kompozit has no exact twin of Caribbean Green. The nearest is Stillwater (0687) at ΔE 4.23 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 48 vs 44). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Stillwater swatch →