Ref. #98C2DF · K-140
Make a Splash
51%LRV Value
Cool (Blue)Undertone
Make a Splash Technical Profile
What color is Make a Splash? It's a medium cool blue with the hex code #98C2DF. Colors similar to Make a Splash include Dunn-Edwards January Frost, Benjamin Moore Summer Day, Benjamin Moore Faded Denim. Make a Splash has a cool (blue) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. At LRV 51, Make a 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 Make a Splash
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Make a Splash
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Make a Splash
#98C2DF
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#797FB9
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Make a Splash
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Make a 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 Vista Paint Colors
Other Vista Paint colors close to Make a 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.
Make a Splash — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Make a Splash have?
Make a Splash by Vista Paint has a cool (blue) undertone and belongs to the blue color family.
What colors match Make a Splash from other brands?
The closest matches are January Frost by Dunn-Edwards (#99C1DC), Summer Day by Benjamin Moore (#98C4E0), Faded Denim by Benjamin Moore (#98C4E0). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Make a Splash?
Make a Splash has an LRV of 50.6, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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Related Reading
How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
The science behind Delta E and CIEDE2000 — find a Behr equivalent of any Sherwin-Williams shade, or a Benjamin Moore alternative when your store is out of stock.
Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Make a Splash's cool (blue) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.