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Cruising
19%LRV Value
Cool (Blue)Undertone
Cruising Technical Profile
What color is Cruising? It's a deep cool blue with the hex code #018498. Colors similar to Cruising include Benjamin Moore Pacific Palisades, Benjamin Moore Salzburg Blue, Valspar Best of Both Worlds. Cruising has a cool (blue) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. With an LRV of 19, Cruising creates a dramatic, enveloping mood — best on accent walls, dining rooms, and intimate spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light. 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 Cruising
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Cruising
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Cruising
#018498
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#2A56A2
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Cruising
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Cruising 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 Sherwin-Williams Colors
Other Sherwin-Williams colors close to Cruising.
More blue colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the blue family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Cruising — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Cruising have?
Cruising by Sherwin-Williams has a cool (blue) undertone and belongs to the blue color family.
What colors match Cruising from other brands?
The closest matches are Pacific Palisades by Benjamin Moore (#01839A), Salzburg Blue by Benjamin Moore (#2D8493), Best of Both Worlds by Valspar (#01819A). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Cruising?
Cruising has an LRV of 18.8, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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Related Reading
How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
The science behind Delta E and CIEDE2000 — find a Behr equivalent of any Sherwin-Williams shade, or a Benjamin Moore alternative when your store is out of stock.
Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Cruising's cool (blue) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.