Color spec
| Brand | Hirshfield's |
| Name | Caribbean Current |
| SKU | 0598 |
| Hex | #5678A9 |
| RGB | 86, 120, 169 |
| HSL | 215°, 33%, 50% |
| LRV | 21 |
| Undertone | blue / cool |
| Family | Blue |
About Hirshfield's Caribbean Current
With an LRV of 21, Caribbean Current is a deep, dramatic shade. It soaks up light in north-facing rooms and looks richest where strong daylight hits it. Its blue 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. Blues calm a room, which makes them popular in bedrooms, bathrooms and home offices.
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 blue from that brand.
Sherwin-Williams
Behr
Benjamin Moore
Valspar
PPG / Glidden
Glidden
Dutch Boy
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Magnolia Home
Farrow & Ball
Diamond Vogel
Rodda
C2 Paint
Clare
Portola Paints
Annie Sloan
Backdrop
Rust-Oleum
Kompozit
Similar Hirshfield's colors
closest in the Hirshfield's deckThe nearest shades to Caribbean Current within Hirshfield's'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 #5678A9 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.
Hirshfield's 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 Hirshfield's 0598 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Caribbean Current
Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Sapphire (SW 6963), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.89). It runs slightly darker (LRV 18 vs 21) and carries a cool blue undertone, so it substitutes for Caribbean Current without repainting risk. See the full Sapphire swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Caribbean Current
Behr's nearest match is Baltic Blue (HDC-FL13-6), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.34). It runs slightly darker (LRV 18 vs 21) and carries a cool blue undertone, so it substitutes for Caribbean Current without repainting risk. See the full Baltic Blue swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Caribbean Current
At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Caribbean Current is Waterdrop (CC-902) — very close at ΔE 2.1, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 22 vs 21) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Waterdrop swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Caribbean Current
Valspar's nearest match is Deepest Periwinkle (P074), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.29). It runs slightly darker (LRV 18.9 vs 21) and carries a cool blue undertone, so it substitutes for Caribbean Current without repainting risk. See the full Deepest Periwinkle swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Caribbean Current
PPG / Glidden has no exact twin of Caribbean Current. The nearest is King's Robe (PPG1245-6) at ΔE 4.2 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 18 vs 21). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full King's Robe swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Caribbean Current
At Glidden, the closest color to Caribbean Current is Cenote (PPG17-02) — very close at ΔE 2.52, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 17 vs 21) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Cenote swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Caribbean Current
Dutch Boy has no exact twin of Caribbean Current. The nearest is Indi-Blue (141-6DB) at ΔE 4.84 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 16 vs 21). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Indi-Blue swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Caribbean Current
At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Caribbean Current is Vital Blue (HGSW 1392) — very close at ΔE 2.63, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 16 vs 21) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Vital Blue swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Caribbean Current
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Caribbean Current is Shoreline Drive (DEFD56) — very close at ΔE 3.03, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 18 vs 21) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Shoreline Drive swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Caribbean Current
Magnolia Home doesn't make a true equivalent of Caribbean Current — the nearest deck color, Blue Skies (JG-85), is clearly different (ΔE 12.89). For an exact match, any Magnolia Home retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 0598 instead. See the full Blue Skies swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Caribbean Current
Farrow & Ball doesn't make a true equivalent of Caribbean Current — the nearest deck color, Pitch Blue (NO. 220), is clearly different (ΔE 7.86). For an exact match, any Farrow & Ball retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 0598 instead. See the full Pitch Blue swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Caribbean Current
At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Caribbean Current is Caribbean Current (0598) — very close at ΔE 2.62, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 20 vs 21) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Caribbean Current swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Caribbean Current
Rodda doesn't make a true equivalent of Caribbean Current — the nearest deck color, Evening Tide (R088), is clearly different (ΔE 8.66). For an exact match, any Rodda retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 0598 instead. See the full Evening Tide swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Caribbean Current
C2 Paint has no exact twin of Caribbean Current. The nearest is Moody Blue (C2-763) at ΔE 3.79 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 21 vs 21). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Moody Blue swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Caribbean Current
Clare doesn't make a true equivalent of Caribbean Current — the nearest deck color, Hyperlink (PNT100-MD-41), is clearly different (ΔE 7.3). For an exact match, any Clare retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 0598 instead. See the full Hyperlink swatch →
Portola Paints Equivalent of Caribbean Current
Portola Paints doesn't make a true equivalent of Caribbean Current — the nearest deck color, Blue Heron (BLUE HERON), is clearly different (ΔE 14.51). For an exact match, any Portola Paints retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 0598 instead. See the full Blue Heron swatch →
Annie Sloan Equivalent of Caribbean Current
Annie Sloan doesn't make a true equivalent of Caribbean Current — the nearest deck color, Greek Blue (GREEK BLUE), is clearly different (ΔE 8.01). For an exact match, any Annie Sloan retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 0598 instead. See the full Greek Blue swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Caribbean Current
Backdrop doesn't make a true equivalent of Caribbean Current — the nearest deck color, Mom Jeans (BD-MJ), is clearly different (ΔE 10.21). For an exact match, any Backdrop retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 0598 instead. See the full Mom Jeans swatch →
Rust-Oleum Equivalent of Caribbean Current
Rust-Oleum doesn't make a true equivalent of Caribbean Current — the nearest deck color, Coastal Blue (329207), is clearly different (ΔE 8.81). For an exact match, any Rust-Oleum retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 0598 instead. See the full Coastal Blue swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Caribbean Current
The closest Kompozit equivalent of Caribbean Current is Caribbean Current (0598). At ΔE 0 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool blue undertone and runs slightly darker (LRV 18 vs 21). If Kompozit is your counter, order Caribbean Current and you'll get the same color. See the full Caribbean Current swatch →