Caribbean Teal vs Steep Cliff Gray

Caribbean Teal and Steep Cliff Gray come from the same Benjamin Moore collection. These are both blue-greys, so the question isn't which hue to choose — it's where within blue-grey to land. Their light reflectance values are nearly the same — 20 vs 21 — so neither will read significantly brighter or darker than the other. Both share a blue character, which means they'll respond to light and surrounding materials in similar ways. ΔE 5.0 means they're clearly different, but not dramatically so — they'd pair well in the same room. Below you'll find 2 real-room photo comparisons where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.

Caribbean Teal vs Steep Cliff Gray in Real Spaces

2 real rooms side by side. Caribbean Teal and Steep Cliff Gray are close enough that the difference can be hard to judge from a chip alone — these photos show how each reads at scale, across different spaces and lighting conditions.

Bathroom

Small bathrooms intensify color. A shade that seems quiet in a larger room can feel immersive when you're surrounded by it on four walls. Caribbean Teal reads more restrained here, while Steep Cliff Gray adds a sense of enclosure and warmth.

Caribbean TealBm Caribbean Teal Bathroom

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Steep Cliff GraySteep Cliff Gray Bathroom Walls

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Kitchen Cabinets

Cabinet color is always seen in context — against countertops, backsplash, and hardware — which amplifies undertone differences that might disappear on a plain wall. Caribbean Teal reads more restrained here, while Steep Cliff Gray adds a sense of enclosure and warmth.

Caribbean Teal2123-20 Kitchen Cabinets

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Steep Cliff GrayKitchen Cabinets

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Color Details

Caribbean Teal
Benjamin Moore · 2123-20
Hex#627C7A
LRV19.8
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number2123-20
UndertoneBlue
TemperatureCool
BrightnessDark
Steep Cliff Gray
Benjamin Moore · 2122-20
Hex#6E7C7D
LRV20.5
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number2122-20
UndertoneBlue
TemperatureNeutral
BrightnessDark

Caribbean Teal vs Steep Cliff Gray Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Caribbean Teal on one side and Steep Cliff Gray on the other.

Bathroom
Bedroom
House
Kitchen Cabinets
Living Room

Digital color is approximate. These simulations are generated from the manufacturer's hex values and overlaid on grayscale room photos — your screen's calibration, brightness, and viewing angle all affect how they render. Before committing to either color, test physical samples in your own space under the light you actually live with.

More Caribbean Teal comparisons

See how Caribbean Teal stacks up against other well-photographed colors across different brands and tones.

White Dove
Caribbean Teal
White Dove
Benjamin Moore
White Dove
LRV 83

White Dove is the lighter choice

Ammonite
Caribbean Teal
Ammonite
Farrow & Ball
Ammonite
LRV 69

Ammonite is the lighter choice

Iron Ore
Caribbean Teal
Iron Ore
Sherwin-Williams
Iron Ore
LRV 6

Caribbean Teal reads noticeably lighter

Purbeck Stone
Caribbean Teal
Purbeck Stone
Farrow & Ball
Purbeck Stone
LRV 52

Purbeck Stone is the lighter choice

Evergreen Fog
Caribbean Teal
Evergreen Fog
Sherwin-Williams
Evergreen Fog
LRV 30

Evergreen Fog reads slightly lighter

Mizzle
Caribbean Teal
Mizzle
Farrow & Ball
Mizzle
LRV 52

Mizzle is the lighter choice

Agreeable Gray
Caribbean Teal
Agreeable Gray
Sherwin-Williams
Agreeable Gray
LRV 60

Agreeable Gray is the lighter choice

Denim Drift
Caribbean Teal
Denim Drift
Dulux
Denim Drift
LRV 27

Denim Drift reads slightly lighter

Tranquil Dawn
Caribbean Teal
Tranquil Dawn
Dulux
Tranquil Dawn
LRV 55

Tranquil Dawn is the lighter choice

Balboa Mist
Caribbean Teal
Balboa Mist
Benjamin Moore
Balboa Mist
LRV 66

Balboa Mist is the lighter choice

Vintage Vogue
Caribbean Teal
Vintage Vogue
Benjamin Moore
Vintage Vogue
LRV 12

Caribbean Teal reads slightly lighter

Pale Green
Caribbean Teal
Pale Green
RAL ClassicClassic
Pale Green
LRV 31

Pale Green reads slightly lighter

Pine Needle
Caribbean Teal
Pine Needle
Dulux
Pine Needle
LRV 7

Caribbean Teal reads noticeably lighter

Cement grey
Caribbean Teal
Cement grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Cement grey
LRV 24

Cement grey reads slightly lighter

Black grey
Caribbean Teal
Black grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Black grey
LRV 6

Caribbean Teal reads noticeably lighter

Piazza
Caribbean Teal
Piazza
Tikkurila
Piazza
LRV 65

Piazza is the lighter choice

Humble Yellow
Caribbean Teal
Humble Yellow
Jotun
Humble Yellow
LRV 57

Humble Yellow is the lighter choice

Windmill Lane
Caribbean Teal
Windmill Lane
Little Greene
Windmill Lane
LRV 31

Windmill Lane reads slightly lighter

Senses
Caribbean Teal
Senses
Jotun
Senses
LRV 41

Senses reads noticeably lighter

Lamp Black
Caribbean Teal
Lamp Black
Little Greene
Lamp Black
LRV 3

Caribbean Teal reads noticeably lighter

Washed Linen
Caribbean Teal
Washed Linen
Jotun
Washed Linen
LRV 55

Washed Linen is the lighter choice

Tea with Florence
Caribbean Teal
Tea with Florence
Little Greene
Tea with Florence
LRV 18

Nearly identical in tone

Thames Fog
Caribbean Teal
Thames Fog
Valspar
Thames Fog
LRV 27

Thames Fog reads slightly lighter

Ocean Abyss
Caribbean Teal
Ocean Abyss
Behr
Ocean Abyss
LRV 7

Caribbean Teal reads noticeably lighter

Classic Silver
Caribbean Teal
Classic Silver
Behr
Classic Silver
LRV 48

Classic Silver is the lighter choice

Teton Blue
Caribbean Teal
Teton Blue
Behr
Teton Blue
LRV 31

Teton Blue reads slightly lighter

RAL 110-2
Caribbean Teal
RAL 110-2
RAL EffectEffect
RAL 110-2
LRV 72

RAL 110-2 is the lighter choice

RAL 110-1
Caribbean Teal
RAL 110-1
RAL EffectEffect
RAL 110-1
LRV 80

RAL 110-1 is the lighter choice

Paper
Caribbean Teal
Paper
Tikkurila
Paper
LRV 88

Paper is the lighter choice

Passageway
Caribbean Teal
Passageway
Valspar
Passageway
LRV 14

Caribbean Teal reads slightly lighter