Behr Caribe PPU13-01
| Code: | PPU13-01 |
| Name: | Caribe |
| Brand: | Behr |
What color is Behr Caribe?
Transform your space with the captivating hue of Behr's PPU13-01 Caribe. This versatile blue-green tone infuses rooms with a sense of tranquility and sophistication, making it perfect for a variety of styles from modern to coastal. Pair Caribe with crisp whites and soft grays for a fresh, airy feel, or complement it with warm neutrals like PPU18-10 Decorator's White for a cozy, inviting look. Whether used as an accent wall or throughout an entire room, Caribe adds a touch of elegance and charm to any space.
Behr Caribe reviews
View the photos of real spaces painted with this that were not included in specific categories.Close-ups, painted furniture, storages and dressers, hallways, stairs and ceilings.
Try before you buy

100% accurate
reusable paint samples
Peel, stick,
and repeat
Twice painted
with real paint
Next day
delivery
What are Behr Caribe undertones?
The undertone of Caribe can be accurately described as a Blue hue, as is apparent from the color space provided. By isolating the pure hue and eliminating any tints, tones, and shades, we were able to precisely determine its undertone. This approach has proven to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.
HEX value
HEX value:
#147D87
RGB code:
20, 125, 135
Is Behr Caribe PPU13-01 cool or warm?
With a hue of 185° thisdark bluerefers cool paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.
PPU13-01 Caribe HSL code: 185, 74%, 30%
Hue - degree on a color wheel from 0 to 360. 0 is red, 120 is green, and 240 is blue.
Saturation is expressed as a percentage. At 0%, it appears as a shade of grey, and at 100%, it is in full color..
Lightness is also a percentage value. 0% is black, and 100% is white.
- Cooler hues have a calm and relaxation effect
- Cool blue shades make a room feel sleek, fresh, and modern, perfect for bedrooms, bathrooms, and home offices where a sense of calm and sophistication is desired.
- Dark, cool shades create a dramatic and sophisticated atmosphere, making them a great choice for bedrooms and living rooms when you want to make a bold yet calming statement. However, be cautious about using dark, cool colors in small spaces, as they can make the room feel smaller and more enclosed.
Act like a pro: Mixing warm and cool shades is a must have to get harmonius interior. Add accents that contrast with the primary color to create visual balance. If your walls are a warm color, don’t forget to add accent in cold colors (furniture, art, décor). A good practice is too use a complementary color scheme.
How light temperature affects Caribe
Natural Lighting. During the day, natural light shifts from about 2000 K at sunrise/sunset to 5500–6500 K at noon.
In addition, natural‑light temperature depends on its direction:
| Direction of sunlight | Visible temp. | Hue | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| North | Cool | Bluish | All day |
| East | Warm | Yellow | Before noon |
| West | Warm | Orange‑red | After noon |
| South | Warm | Orange‑yellow | All day |
Artificial Lighting. When choosing bulbs, pay attention to their color‑temperature (Kelvins).
Use the slider to see how this dark blue shade looks under different lighting:


4000K
Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Behr Caribe:
Monochromatic color scheme
This scheme consists of various shades, tints, and tones of a single color. While it offers a perfect combination of hues, without accent décor it may become monotonous.
Lighter shades
PPU13-01
Caribe
Complementary color scheme
This color scheme is a combination of two shades that are opposite each other on the color wheel. The high contrast between these colors creates a vibrant and dynamic visual effect. For the color Caribe with a green hue, complementary colors are those with a red hue close to 5, such as Behr Sweet Cherry and Rose Pottery.
LRV of Caribe
Caribe has an LRV of 11.55% and refers to Medium Dark which means that this color reflects very little light. Why LRV is important?
Light Reflectance Value measures the amount of visible and usable light that reflects from a painted surface.
Simply put, the higher the LRV of a paint color, the brighter the room you will get.
The scale goes from 0% (absolute black, absorbing all light) to 100% (pure white, reflecting all light).
Act like a pro: When choosing paint with an LRV of 11.55%, pay attention to your bulbs' brightness. Light brightness is measured in lumens. The lower the paint's LRV, the higher lumen level you need. Every square foot of room needs at least 40 lumens. That means for a 200 ft2 living room you’ll need about 8000 lumens of light – e.g., eight 1000 lm bulbs.
Color codes
We have collected almost every possible color code you could ever need. To copy the code, just click the icon to the right of it.
| Format | Code | |
|---|---|---|
| HEX | #147d87 | |
| RGB Decimal | 20, 125, 135 | |
| RGB Percent | 7.84%, 49.02%, 52.94% | |
| HSV | Hue: 185° Saturation: 85.19% Value: 52.94% | |
| HSL | hsl(185, 74, 30) | |
| CMYK | Cyan: 85.19 Magenta: 7.41 Yellow: 0.0 Key: 47.06 | |
| YIQ | Y: 94.745 I: -65.783 Q: -19.099 | |
| XYZ | X: 11.993 Y: 16.564 Z: 25.48 | |
| CIE Lab | L:47.706 a:-23.809 b:-13.41 | |
| CIE Luv | L:47.706 u:-34.384 v:-16.023 | |
| Decimal | 1342855 | |
| Hunter Lab | 40.699, -18.622, -8.631 |
Color equivalents
SW 6951
Cote D'Azur
Sherwin Williams
2056-30
Surf Blue
Benjamin Moore
SW 6775
Briny
Sherwin Williams
P470-7
The Real Teal
Behr
SW 6943
Intense Teal
Sherwin Williams
742
Largo Teal
Benjamin Moore

2049-30
Teal Ocean
Benjamin Moore
SW 6495
Great Falls
Sherwin Williams
SW 6768
Gulfstream
Sherwin Williams

2055-30
Caribbean Blue Water
Benjamin Moore
HDC-CL-27
Calypso Blue
Behr
727
Calypso Blue
Benjamin Moore

755
Salzburg Blue
Benjamin Moore

SW 6488
Grand Canal
Sherwin Williams

























