Caribbean Teal vs Micropolis

Caribbean Teal (Benjamin Moore) and Micropolis (Cloverdale Paint) come from different manufacturers. These are both blue-greys, so the question isn't which hue to choose — it's where within blue-grey to land. The 3-point LRV gap — 20 for Caribbean Teal vs 17 for Micropolis — means Caribbean Teal will open up a space more effectively. ΔE 3.5 means they're clearly different, but not dramatically so — they'd pair well in the same room. Below you'll find 1 real-room photo comparison where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.

Caribbean Teal vs Micropolis in Real Spaces

1 real room side by side. Caribbean Teal and Micropolis 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. At this scale, the choice between them becomes clear in a way that a swatch alone can't communicate.

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Color Details

Caribbean Teal
Benjamin Moore · 2123-20
Hex#627C7A
LRV19.8
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number2123-20
UndertoneBlue
TemperatureCool
BrightnessDark
Micropolis
Cloverdale Paint · 0472
Hex#5F7472
LRV17.0
BrandCloverdale Paint
Number0472
Undertone
Temperature
BrightnessDark

Caribbean Teal vs Micropolis Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Caribbean Teal on one side and Micropolis 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