Water Splash RD160-02 is a blue paint color from Kilz. It has a hex value of #9AAEBD, estimated LRV 41 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Kittiwake from Farrow & Ball (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Kilz · #9AAEBD · RD160-02
Water Splash
41%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Water Splash Technical Profile
HEX Code#9AAEBD
RGB154, 174, 189
Estimated LRV40.8
UndertoneNeutral
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
BrandKilz
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Compare alternatives to Water Splash
Digital candidates from other paint brands, ranked by color similarity. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Kittiwake
Farrow & Ball
#98ACBA
Close digital match
Rainy Sidewalk
Behr
#9BB0BE
Close digital match
Blue Pot
Vista Paint
#99ADBE
Close digital match
Harper's Blue
PPG
#9CB1BF
Close digital match
Blue Pot
Hirshfield's
#9AAEC0
Close digital match
Aleutian
Sherwin-Williams
#98A9B7
Close digital match
Porcelain Glaze
Benjamin Moore
#9BB3C6
Similar digital color
Coventry Blue
Valspar
#92ABBF
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Country Air
Dunn-Edwards
#9FB6C6
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Alchemist Blue
Dutch Boy
#A2B0C0
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Window Grey
RAL
#9DA1AA
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Colors That Work With Water Splash
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Water Splash
#9AAEBD
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#8588AD
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Water Splash
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Water Splash 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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Water Splash — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Water Splash have?
Water Splash by Kilz has a neutral 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 Water Splash from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Water Splash are Kittiwake by Farrow & Ball (a close digital match), Rainy Sidewalk by Behr (a close digital match), Blue Pot by Vista Paint (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Water Splash'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 Water Splash?
Water Splash has a estimated lightness value of 40.8, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-depth color with real presence — strong on accent walls, libraries, and rooms with good natural light.
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