Cruising
Also known as: Marker Blue, Craftsman Blue, Pagoda Blue, Painted Sea
Quietly cool and clear, Cruising is a cool-toned cyan that earns its keep in tech interfaces and water themes. Because it leans cool, balancing it with a brown keeps a palette from feeling one-note. Against dark backgrounds it stays legible (4.76:1), but avoid it as text on white.
Cruising color codes
- HEX
- #018498
- RGB
- rgb(1, 132, 152)
- RGBA
- rgba(1, 132, 152, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(188, 99%, 30%)
- HSV
- hsv(188, 99%, 60%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(99%, 13%, 0%, 40%)
- LAB
- lab(50.0 -25.7 -19.9)
- OKLCH
- oklch(56.4% 0.099 213.2)
Color intelligence
Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
cool
Nearest standard colors
- CSS: teal#008080 · ΔE 8.4
- RAL 5018 — Turquoise blue#21888F · ΔE 5.2 · approximate
RAL values are widely published approximations of the physical standard. For Pantone-adjacent workflows, match by eye against a physical fan deck — Pantone's values are proprietary and device-dependent, so we don't print lookups.
Where Cruising works
- Web & UI: A supporting-cast color for UI: chart fills, tags, empty-state illustrations — not text.
- Interiors: Strong for a whole room, excellent in doses: an accent wall, cabinetry, or a statement chair.
- Fashion: Wears best as the statement piece — a top, scarf, or shoes — against neutral basics.
- Branding: Sits in the trust register — a natural primary for finance, health, and B2B brands.
- Branding: A secondary brand color by nature: it supports a stronger primary and shines in illustration.
Copy as — every ecosystem
Tints, shades, and tones of Cruising
Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Color harmonies
Palettes built from Cruising by rotating its hue in OKLCH space. Click any swatch to copy its hex code.
Complementary
Analogous
Triadic
Split-complementary
Tetradic
Monochromatic
Contrast & accessibility
Aa — on white
contrast 4.42:1
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Aa — on black
contrast 4.76:1
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Best text color on a Cruising background: #000000
Palettes featuring Cruising
Cruising with its complement
Soft neighbors of Cruising
Cruising triad
Similar colors
- Bermuda#1B7D8D · ΔE 2.8
- Waikiki#218BA0 · ΔE 2.9
- Panorama#327A88 · ΔE 4.4
- Oasis#0092A3 · ΔE 5.2
- Celestial#007894 · ΔE 5.5
- Blue Moon#3992A8 · ΔE 6.0
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Cruising is closest to Chutney.
Cruising FAQs
What color is Cruising?
Cruising is a dark cyan with the hex code #018498. In HSL terms it has a hue of 188°, 99% saturation, and 30% lightness.
What is the hex code for Cruising?
The hex code for Cruising is #018498. In RGB it's rgb(1, 132, 152), and in CMYK it's cmyk(99%, 13%, 0%, 40%).
What colors go well with Cruising?
Cruising pairs naturally with brown tones from its complementary harmony, and with red accents from its split-complementary palette. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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