Ref. #88C9E6 · 5002-9C
Summer Splash
53%LRV Value
Cool (Blue)Undertone
Summer Splash Technical Profile
What color is Summer Splash? It's a medium cool blue with the hex code #88C9E6. Colors similar to Summer Splash include Dunn-Edwards Below Zero, Sherwin-Williams Sky Fall, Behr Sailors Knot. Summer Splash has a cool (blue) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. At LRV 53, Summer Splash sits in the comfortable mid-light range — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions. 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 Summer Splash
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Summer Splash
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Summer Splash
#88C9E6
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#7180C1
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Summer Splash
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Summer 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 Valspar Colors
Other Valspar colors close to Summer 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.
Summer Splash — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Summer Splash have?
Summer Splash by Valspar has a cool (blue) undertone and belongs to the blue color family.
What colors match Summer Splash from other brands?
The closest matches are Below Zero by Dunn-Edwards (#87CDED), Sky Fall by Sherwin-Williams (#89C6DF), Sailors Knot by Behr (#91CBE8). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Summer Splash?
Summer Splash has an LRV of 52.7, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Summer Splash's cool (blue) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.