Cruisin' Blue 135-5DB is a blue paint color from Dutch Boy. It has a hex value of #50BFCF, LRV 44 and a cool (blue) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Faded Jeans from Dunn-Edwards (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #50BFCF · 135-5DB
Cruisin' Blue
44%LRV Value
Cool (Blue)Undertone
Cruisin' Blue Technical Profile
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Cruisin' Blue in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Cruisin' Blue in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Dutch BoyCruisin' Blue
Nearly identical
Dunn-EdwardsFaded Jeans
Faded Jeans
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Enchanted Evening
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Enchanted Evening
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Tropical Splash
Behr
Very similar
High Dive
PPG
Very similar
Madison Avenue
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Rapids
Valspar
Very similar
Sailing Ship
Kilz
Very similar
Fountain
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Lobster
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
Pastel Turquoise
RAL
Visible difference
Dream .04
Colorhouse
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Cruisin' Blue
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Cruisin' Blue
#50BFCF
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#7690BC
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Cruisin' Blue
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Cruisin' Blue 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
Similar Dutch Boy Colors
Other Dutch Boy colors close to Cruisin' Blue.
More blue colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the blue family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Cruisin' Blue — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Cruisin' Blue have?
Cruisin' Blue by Dutch Boy has a cool (blue) undertone and sits in the blue color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Cruisin' Blue in your own space before committing.
What colors match Cruisin' Blue from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Cruisin' Blue are Faded Jeans by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Enchanted Evening by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Enchanted Evening by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Cruisin' Blue'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 Cruisin' Blue?
Cruisin' Blue has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 43.5, 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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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Cruisin' Blue's cool (blue) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.