BLUES

Splashing Wave

#44DDFF

RGB 68, 221, 255 · HSL 191°, 100%, 63% · CMYK 73, 13, 0, 0

Splashing Wave is #44DDFF in HEX — rgb(68, 221, 255), hsl(191°, 100%, 63%), cmyk(73%, 13%, 0%, 0%).

Splashing Wave pulls into the light end of the blues spectrum — HSL 191°, 100%, 63%. The saturated saturation makes it bold and immediate, and the hue reads cool. In interior projects it shines on bedrooms, bathrooms, home offices — for calm, focused environments. Reads best alongside warm white trim, oak or walnut, brass or matte black hardware.

Color Codes

HEX#44DDFF

RGB68, 221, 255

HSL191°, 100%, 63%

HSV191°, 73%, 100%

CMYK73, 13, 0, 0

Decimal4513279

CSS RGBrgb(68, 221, 255)

CSS HSLhsl(191, 100%, 63%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Windjammer 550B-5

ΔE 3.7 · #53D8F5

Dulux

Magnesia Bay S33H2

ΔE 12.9 · #64C3DC

Hallman-Lindsay

Lasting Thoughts 659

ΔE 13.4 · #72C7E3

Vista Paint

Lasting Thoughts C-658

ΔE 14.1 · #73C6E0

Benjamin Moore

Pool 2059-50

ΔE 15.1 · #77C5E3

Kilz

Sailing Ship RE260-02

ΔE 15.2 · #51B8D0

Dunn-Edwards

Below Zero DE5835

ΔE 16.1 · #87CDED

PPG

High Dive 1236-5

ΔE 16.3 · #59B9CC

Valspar

Fiesta Blue 5003-10A

ΔE 16.6 · #7BC5D9

Kobra

Blue 28

ΔE 16.6 · #4EB3CD

Sherwin-Williams

Fountain SW6787

ΔE 17.1 · #56B5CA

Dutch Boy

Sky Blue D-6742

ΔE 17.1 · #7AC2D8

IKEA

IKEA119 119

ΔE 25 · #9BC2D8

RAL

Light Green 6027

ΔE 26.3 · #84C3BE

Farrow & Ball

St Giles Blue 280

ΔE 26.7 · #599EC4

Colorhouse

Sprout .01 Sprout-01

ΔE 27.1 · #ADE8E2

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

60/100

Light

0 · DarkLight · 100

Reflects plenty of light and keeps spaces feeling open and airy while still showing clear colour. A safe, flexible choice for living areas.

Undertone

TemperatureCool MasstoneTeal UndertoneGreen

Reads as a cool teal with a green undertone showing through, especially in daylight. Pair trim and adjacent colours to either calm or amplify that undertone.

Color Theory

Complementary

#44DDFF

#FF6542

Analogous

#42FFC3

#44DDFF

#427EFF

Triadic

#44DDFF

#FF42DC

#DCFF42

Split-Complementary

#44DDFF

#FF427E

#FFC342

Tetradic

#44DDFF

#C342FF

#FF6542

#7EFF42

Monochromatic

#0089A8

#00C8F5

#44DDFF

#8FEAFF

#DBF8FF

Rectangle

#44DDFF

#6542FF

#FF6542

#DCFF42

Compound

#44DDFF

#427EFF

#FF6542

#FFC342

Variations

Lighter

#68E3FF

#96E5F7

#C7EDF5

Darker

#02D1FF

#0090B1

#005467

Saturation

#84B3BD

#42DCFF

Interior Use

Best Rooms

bedrooms, bathrooms, home offices

Best Uses

main walls, ceilings, trim, cabinetry

Pairs With

warm white trim, oak or walnut, brass or matte black hardware

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

1.61:1

Fail

vs Black

13.03:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#44DDFF

#A9BFFF

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#44DDFF

#CDCDFB

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#44DDFF

#43E1DA

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Focused · Cooling

Splashing Wave lowers the temperature of a room — useful in south-facing rooms that overheat visually, and in home offices where you want a clear head. Pair with warm wood and brass to keep it from reading clinical.

SymbolismTrust, depth, stability

PersonalityClear-headed, dependable, contemplative

focustrustcalmofficebedroomdepth

How it looks under different light

#72D2DA

Warm Bulb 2700K

Incandescent / soft white LED — pulls colour toward yellow/amber.

#44DDFF

Daylight 5500K

Midday natural light or daylight-spec LED — closest to the paint chip.

#60D7FF

Cool Bulb 6500K

Cool white LED / overcast daylight — pulls colour toward blue.

Pairs With

#E7EDEE

Trim

Matched off-white

Same hue at 92% lightness — trim reads coordinated, not stark.

#F7F8F8

Ceiling

Whisper tint

Near-white with a hint of the hero's undertone — ceiling feels intentional.

#E74D2A

Accent

Complementary punch

Hue +180°, slightly muted for paint vs. screen — use on a door, frame, or single piece.

#574738

Floor

Walnut neutral

Warm mid-brown grounds the scheme regardless of hero hue.

Paint Info

Brand · Product Line

Benjamin Moore / Regal Select Interior

Recommended Finishes

Eggshell (walls) · Pearl (trim) · Matte (ceiling)

Eggshell hides imperfections on main walls while keeping the color rich; pearl on trim adds subtle sheen and easier cleaning; flat matte on ceilings prevents glare.

Best Surfaces

Primary walls · Cabinetry · Trim · Soft furniture

Coverage & Dry Time

Typical coverage 350-400 sq ft per gallon over a primed surface.

Touch-dry in ~1 hour. Recoat after 4 hours. Full cure 7-14 days.

Primer

Standard primer is adequate.

Application Tip

Use a 9" microfiber roller on walls and a 2.5" angled sash brush for trim cuts. Two coats minimum for even depth.

Paint Calculator

Wall area (m²)

Coats

Coverage (m² / L)

You'll need

4.0 litres

1.06 US gallons · room for one touch-up coat. Buy slightly more to ensure single-batch match.

Code Snippets

CSS — color

color: #44DDFF;

CSS — background

background-color: #44DDFF;

CSS Variable

--color-splashing-wave: #44DDFF;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'splashing-wave': '#44DDFF' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#44DDFF] text-[#44DDFF]

SCSS

$splashing-wave: #44DDFF;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #44DDFF?

#44DDFF is Splashing Wave, a soft blue with a cool undertone.

Is #44DDFF warm or cool?

Splashing Wave reads cool, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Splashing Wave?

Splashing Wave works well in bedrooms, bathrooms, home offices. Designers typically use it for main walls, ceilings, trim, cabinetry.

What colors pair well with Splashing Wave?

Splashing Wave pairs naturally with warm white trim, oak or walnut, brass or matte black hardware. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Splashing Wave?

You can download Splashing Wave on DSGN.HOUSE in 15 designer formats including CSS gradient, Figma, Procreate swatches, Tailwind config, Adobe ASE, SVG, and 4K wallpapers — all free.

What's the hex code for Splashing Wave?

The hex code is #44DDFF. In RGB it's 68, 221, 255, and in HSL it's 191°, 100%, 63%.

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