Color spec
| Brand | Dunn-Edwards |
| Name | Splish Splash |
| SKU | DE5844 |
| Hex | #3194CE |
| RGB | 49, 148, 206 |
| HSL | 202°, 62%, 50% |
| LRV | 25 |
| Undertone | cool blue tone |
| Family | Blue |
About Dunn-Edwards Splish Splash
Splish Splash sits in the mid-range at LRV 25, so it shifts visibly through the day — lighter and more open in morning light, deeper and moodier after dark. Its blue undertone is the part to watch: it gets picked up by whatever sits next to it, so test it against your trim, floor and the room's main light before committing. South-facing rooms will pull it lighter and warmer, while north light cools it down.
Splish Splash is versatile enough for full rooms but has enough depth to anchor a space, so it suits living rooms, bedrooms and cabinetry alike. Blues calm a room, which makes them popular in bedrooms, bathrooms and home offices.
Closest matches by brand
7 brands within ΔE 5The closest matches per brand by ΔE2000, computed against each brand's full deck. Only colors within ΔE 5 (close enough to substitute on a wall) are shown — brands with no real match are left off. Tap any swatch for its full single-color spec; tap the brand title to browse all blue from that brand.
Sherwin-Williams
Behr
Benjamin Moore
Valspar
PPG / Glidden
Glidden
Dutch Boy
Similar Dunn-Edwards colors
closest in the Dunn-Edwards deckThe nearest shades to Splish Splash within Dunn-Edwards's own range, ranked by perceptual color distance — useful when you want the same look a touch lighter, darker, or warmer.
Coordinated palette
Generated by hue-rotating #3194CE in HSL space. Pair Splish Splash with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.
Accessibility (WCAG contrast)
WCAG 2.1: AA = 4.5:1 normal text · AA Large = 3:1 large text · AAA = 7:1 normal text.
Dunn-Edwards Splish Splash Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Splish Splash from a different paint counter? Below is the single closest color in each major US deck and how close it really is. Remember that any paint store can also custom-tint Dunn-Edwards DE5844 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Splish Splash
At Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Splish Splash is Dynamic Blue (SW 6958) — very close at ΔE 3.34, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 24 vs 25) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Dynamic Blue swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Splish Splash
Behr has no exact twin of Splish Splash. The nearest is Hemisphere (M500-4) at ΔE 3.53 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 28 vs 25). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Hemisphere swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Splish Splash
Benjamin Moore's nearest match is Clearest Ocean Blue (2064-40), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.3). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 26 vs 25) and carries a cool blue undertone, so it substitutes for Splish Splash without repainting risk. See the full Clearest Ocean Blue swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Splish Splash
At Valspar, the closest color to Splish Splash is Someday (4006-10B) — very close at ΔE 2.04, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 25.6 vs 25) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Someday swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Splish Splash
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Splish Splash is Sorcerer (PPG1240-5) — very close at ΔE 2.12, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 28 vs 25) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Sorcerer swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Splish Splash
Glidden's nearest match is Sorcerer (PPG1240-5), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.68). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 28 vs 25) and carries a cool blue undertone, so it substitutes for Splish Splash without repainting risk. See the full Sorcerer swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Splish Splash
Dutch Boy has no exact twin of Splish Splash. The nearest is Ship Shape Blue (137-6DB) at ΔE 4.02 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 28 vs 25). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Ship Shape Blue swatch →