In our digital catalog, Caribbean Blue is classified as a cool teal, mid-tone and moderate. The catalog suggests Adriatic Blue as a darker color and Green-Eyed Monster as a lighter color to test, both from Scale75. Green Stuff World Viridian Green is the nearest listed result in the same broad paint-type group at 81 percent; treat it as a color reference to test. Check paint type, sheen and coverage as well as the swatch before choosing a substitute.
Caribbean Blue equivalents and near misses
The listed candidates for Scale75 Caribbean Blue have lower same-type color scores or belong to a different paint-type group. Use the digital values to choose a test candidate.
Closest Green Stuff World equivalent: Green Stuff World Viridian Green, similar digital colors (delta E 3.9).
Nearest in the The Army Painter catalog: The Army Painter Talisman Teal, a larger difference between the stored swatches (delta E 4.4).
Best Citadel option: Citadel Temple Guard Blue, a broader digital color reference (delta E 5.1).
From AK Interactive: AK Interactive Mint Green, a larger difference between the stored swatches (delta E 5.3).
In the digital values, Green Stuff World Viridian Green is slightly cooler and more saturated. Coat thickness, undercoat and finish can change the physical comparison.
How to read the score
96–100Very close color
88–95Close color
78–87Similar color
0–77Loose color match
Scores compare approximate digital swatches. Test the paint before substituting.
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Found in 1 other brand with a similar digital color in the same catalog paint-type group.
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Frequently asked
What is the closest equivalent to Scale75 Caribbean Blue?
The leading match in the same broad paint-type group is Green Stuff World Viridian Green at 81% digital color similarity. Check sheen, medium and coverage before substituting.
Is there a The Army Painter equivalent of Caribbean Blue?
A The Army Painter candidate to check is Talisman Teal at 78% digital color similarity in the same broad paint-type group. A physical test is still needed.
What color is Caribbean Blue?
The approximate digital swatch for Caribbean Blue is a mid-tone moderate teal with a cool undertone (hex #38967E). It is not a physical paint measurement.
What do I highlight and shade Caribbean Blue with?
The digital catalog suggests testing Green-Eyed Monster for a lighter step and Adriatic Blue for a darker step, both from Scale75. These are computed color suggestions, not tested layering recipes.