Ocean Cruise 1236-4 is a blue paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #9CD4E1, 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.
Ref. #9CD4E1 · 1236-4
Ocean Cruise
60%LRV Value
Cool (Blue)Undertone
Ocean Cruise Technical Profile
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Ocean Cruise in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Ocean Cruise in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
PPGOcean Cruise
Nearly identical
BehrPartly Cloudy
Partly Cloudy
Behr
Nearly identical
Delano Waters
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Orleans Tune
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Glacier Gorge
Kilz
Nearly identical
Infinity Pool
Valspar
Nearly identical
Orleans Tune
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Liquid Blue
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Jeanita'S Blue
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Surfside
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Dream .04
Colorhouse
Visible difference
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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 sits in the blue color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Ocean Cruise in your own space before committing.
What colors match Ocean Cruise from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Ocean Cruise are Partly Cloudy by Behr (a near-identical match), Delano Waters by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Orleans Tune by Vista Paint (a near-identical 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 Light Reflectance Value (LRV) 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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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Ocean Cruise's cool (blue) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.