Cruising
Also known as: Marker Blue , Craftsman Blue , Pagoda Blue , Painted Sea
Part of the cyan family, Cruising pairs a rich base with a cool and clear presence. It belongs 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.
Reference
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)
Analysis
Color intelligence
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Gamut
The full range of colors a device or space can show. sRGB is the common screen gamut; Display P3 is wider. A color outside a gamut cannot be shown accurately there and must be mapped inward.Full glossary entry →Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
Undertone
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cool
Nearest standard colors
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Delta E (ΔE)
A measure of how different two colors look. Below 1 the difference is invisible to almost everyone; below 2.3 most people can't tell them apart; above 10 they are clearly different colors. We use CIEDE2000, the modern standard.Full glossary entry →
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Delta E (ΔE)
A measure of how different two colors look. Below 1 the difference is invisible to almost everyone; below 2.3 most people can't tell them apart; above 10 they are clearly different colors. We use CIEDE2000, the modern standard.Full glossary entry →- 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, and empty-state illustrations, but 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
Variations
Tints, shades, and tones of Cruising
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Tint
A color mixed with white, which raises its lightness. Pink is a tint of red. Tints feel softer and more open than the base color.Full glossary entry →
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Tint
A color mixed with white, which raises its lightness. Pink is a tint of red. Tints feel softer and more open than the base color.Full glossary entry →Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Harmonies
Color harmonies
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Complementary colors
Two colors opposite each other on the wheel. They create the strongest contrast and make each other look more intense, so they work best used unevenly.Full glossary entry →
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Complementary colors
Two colors opposite each other on the wheel. They create the strongest contrast and make each other look more intense, so they work best used unevenly.Full glossary entry →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
Accessibility
Contrast & accessibility
Aa on white
contrast 4.42:1
AA fail AAA fail AA large pass
Aa on black
contrast 4.76:1
AA pass AAA fail AA large pass
Best text color on a Cruising background: #000000
Palettes
Palettes featuring Cruising
Cruising with its complement
Soft neighbors of Cruising
Cruising triad
Explore
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 .
FAQ
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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