Water Splash RD160-02 is a blue paint color from Kilz. It has a hex value of #9AAEBD, 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.
Ref. #9AAEBD · RD160-02
Water Splash
41%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Water Splash Technical Profile
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Water Splash in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Water Splash in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
KilzWater Splash
Nearly identical
Farrow & BallKittiwake
Kittiwake
Farrow & Ball
Nearly identical
Rainy Sidewalk
Behr
Nearly identical
Blue Pot
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Harper's Blue
PPG
Nearly identical
Blue Pot
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Aleutian
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Porcelain Glaze
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Coventry Blue
Valspar
Very similar
Country Air
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Alchemist Blue
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Window Grey
RAL
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Water Splash
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
Pure 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
Similar Kilz Colors
Other Kilz colors close to Water Splash.
More blue colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the blue family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
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. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Water Splash in your own space before committing.
What colors match Water Splash from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Water Splash are Kittiwake by Farrow & Ball (a near-identical match), Rainy Sidewalk by Behr (a near-identical match), Blue Pot by Vista Paint (a near-identical 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 Light Reflectance Value (LRV) 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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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Water Splash's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.