Benjamin Moore Caribbean Cool 661
| Official page: | Caribbean Cool 661 |
| Code: | 661 |
| Name: | Caribbean Cool |
| Brand: | Benjamin Moore |
What color is Benjamin Moore Caribbean Cool?
Step into a world of tranquility with Benjamin Moore 661, also known as Caribbean Cool. This soothing hue reminiscent of tropical waters instantly brings a sense of relaxation and freshness to any space. Ideal for coastal-themed bedrooms, this color will transport you to your own personal paradise every night. Embrace the calming vibes of Benjamin Moore 661 in bathrooms to create a spa-like oasis or in home offices for a refreshing and inspiring work environment. Let Caribbean Cool wash over your walls and transform your home into a serene escape.
Caribbean Cool for bedroom
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Caribbean Cool for living room (7 photos)
Check out this stunning Mid-tone color used in real living rooms. Explore how this blue shade can create a unique space
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Benjamin Moore 661 for bathroom (2 photos)
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Benjamin Moore 661 on kitchen cabinets (4 photos)
Want a stylish kitchen? View real-life photo examples of this fascinating cool blue hue is paired with backsplashes, countertops, and hardware.
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Benjamin Moore Caribbean Cool reviews (9 photos)
View the photos of real spaces painted with this blue that were not included in specific categories.Close-ups, painted furniture, storages and dressers, hallways, stairs and ceilings.
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What are Benjamin Moore Caribbean Cool undertones?
Caribbean Cool has a clear blue undertone based on its position in the color space. We identify undertones by isolating the pure hue (separating it from lightness and saturation), which avoids distortions caused by tints, tones, and shades.
This method is generally more reliable than judging undertones on a white background.
HEX value:
#87D5D1
RGB code:
135, 213, 209
Is Benjamin Moore Caribbean Cool 661 cool or warm?
warm
cool
At 177° on the HSL hue wheel, this Blue falls clearly in the cool range.
661 Caribbean Cool HSL code: 177, 48%, 68%
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.
How light temperature affects Caribbean Cool
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 Blue shade looks under different lighting:
4000K
Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Benjamin Moore Caribbean Cool:
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.
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Darker shades
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 Caribbean Cool with a green hue, complementary colors are those with a red hue close to 357, such as Benjamin Moore Raindrops on Roses and Aplomb.
LRV of Caribbean Cool
Caribbean Cool has an LRV of 57.43% and refers to Light colors that reflect most of the incident 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 57.43%, 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
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| Format | Code | |
|---|---|---|
| HEX | #87D5D1 |  |
| RGB Decimal | 135, 213, 209 | |
| RGB Percent | 52.94%, 83.53%, 81.96% | |
| HSV | Hue: 177° Saturation: 36.62% Value: 83.53% | |
| HSL | hsl(177, 48, 68) | |
| CMYK | Cyan: 36.62 Magenta: 0.0 Yellow: 1.88 Key: 16.47 | |
| YIQ | Y: 189.222 I: -45.195 Q: -17.745 | |
| XYZ | X: 45.29 Y: 57.34 Z: 68.986 | |
| CIE Lab | L:80.37 a:-24.858 b:-5.62 | |
| CIE Luv | L:80.37 u:-36.546 v:-4.595 | |
| Decimal | 8902097 | |
| Hunter Lab | 75.723, -25.756, -1.008 | |
Benjamin Moore 661 Caribbean Cool
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