Ocean Cruise 1236-4 is a blue paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #9CD4E1, estimated LRV 60 and a cool (blue) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Partly Cloudy from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
PPG · #9CD4E1 · 1236-4
Ocean Cruise
60%Estimated LRV
Cool (Blue)Undertone
Ocean Cruise Technical Profile
HEX Code#9CD4E1
RGB156, 212, 225
Estimated LRV59.6
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
BrandPPG
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Compare alternatives to Ocean Cruise
Digital candidates from other paint brands, ranked by color similarity. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Partly Cloudy
Behr
#9ED4E2
Close digital match
Delano Waters
Benjamin Moore
#A1D7E3
Close digital match
Orleans Tune
Vista Paint
#9AD6E6
Close digital match
Glacier Gorge
Kilz
#9FD8E8
Close digital match
Infinity Pool
Valspar
#9CD5E6
Close digital match
Orleans Tune
Hirshfield's
#97D5E7
Close digital match
Liquid Blue
Sherwin-Williams
#A6D4DE
Close digital match
Jeanita'S Blue
Dutch Boy
#8FD0DD
Similar digital color
Surfside
Dunn-Edwards
#9ACAD3
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Dream .04
Colorhouse
#9CC7C4
Visible digital difference
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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
#9CD4E1
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#788DBA
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 PPG 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 Partly Cloudy by Behr (a close digital match), Delano Waters by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match), Orleans Tune by Vista Paint (a close digital 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 59.6, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-light color — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions.
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