Ref. #9CD4E1 · 1236-4
Ocean Cruise
60%LRV Value
Cool (Blue)Undertone
Ocean Cruise Technical Profile
What color is Ocean Cruise? It's a light cool blue with the hex code #9CD4E1. Colors similar to Ocean Cruise include Behr Partly Cloudy, Benjamin Moore Delano Waters, Vista Paint Orleans Tune. Ocean Cruise has a cool (blue) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. At LRV 60, Ocean Cruise sits in the comfortable mid-light range — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions. Pair it with cool whites like Chantilly Lace, walnut or rift-cut oak floors, and brushed nickel or polished chrome hardware. Brass accents add warmth for a layered look. Blues stay crisp under 4000K+ cool LEDs. Under 2700K warm bulbs they can read grayer or shift slightly purple — particularly true for mid-tone and saturated blues.
Colors Similar to Ocean Cruise
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Ocean Cruise
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Ocean Cruise
#9CD4E1
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#788DBA
Trim & Molding
Pure 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
Similar PPG Colors
Other PPG colors close to Ocean Cruise.
More blue colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the blue family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Ocean Cruise — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Ocean Cruise have?
Ocean Cruise by PPG has a cool (blue) undertone and belongs to the blue color family.
What colors match Ocean Cruise from other brands?
The closest matches are Partly Cloudy by Behr (#9ED4E2), Delano Waters by Benjamin Moore (#A1D7E3), Orleans Tune by Vista Paint (#9AD6E6). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Ocean Cruise?
Ocean Cruise has an LRV of 59.6, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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