Ocean Cruise 550D-5 is a blue paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #78D0E0, estimated LRV 39 and a cool (blue) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Ocean Park from Vista Paint (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Behr · #78D0E0 · 550D-5
Ocean Cruise
39%Estimated LRV
Cool (Blue)Undertone
Ocean Cruise Technical Profile
HEX Code#78D0E0
RGB120, 208, 224
Estimated LRV39.0
UndertoneCool (Blue)
Digital swatches and calculated matches are approximations. Catalog LRV values may be calculated estimates, not manufacturer measurements. Data and matching method. Check the brand reference and physical samples before purchase.
Color Familyblue
BrandBehr
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Colors That Work With Ocean Cruise
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Ocean Cruise
#78D0E0
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#738DBF
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Ocean Cruise
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Ocean Cruise Room Palettes
Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Warm & Inviting
Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable
Cool & Calm
Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful
Bold Contrast
Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking
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Ocean Cruise — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Ocean Cruise have?
Ocean Cruise by Behr has a cool (blue) undertone and sits in the blue color family. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Ocean Cruise from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Ocean Cruise are Ocean Park by Vista Paint (a close digital match), Fairy Tale Blue by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match), Baby Boy Blue by Benjamin Moore (a very close match) — the best options for getting Ocean Cruise's look from a brand your local store carries. Confirm with a physical sample, since sheen and lighting shift the final result.
What is the LRV of Ocean Cruise?
Ocean Cruise has a estimated lightness value of 39.0, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-depth color with real presence — strong on accent walls, libraries, and rooms with good natural light.
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