The phrase "a splash of light" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used to describe a small amount of light that stands out or adds brightness to a scene or context.
Example: "As the sun began to set, a splash of light illuminated the horizon, creating a breathtaking view."
Alternatives: "a burst of light" or "a hint of light."
The darkness of the nave was broken only by a splash of light in one corner.
The birds are black-and-white, the water several shades of gray with a splash of light blue.
One of her favourite Chinese breakfasts is congee (rice porridge) with fried egg and a splash of light soy sauce, sprinkled with salted roasted peanuts, pickled cucumbers, pickled bamboo shoots and a small cube of fermented bean curd.
Benny couldn't believe that he had finally managed to get Flo up to his apartment & then all he could think about was a pretty Negro girl who had made a splash of light in the neighborhood.
Without dumbing things down, the curator speaks about art for the nonexpert, calling your attention to details in the paintings you might have missed: how a budding branch adds hopefulness, how a splash of light reflects place.
Another will be young 13-mile crater and a splash of light-colored soil surrounding it.
A high-ceilinged lounge has a sleek white bar, a splash of purple light against a honeycomb screen of sorts and a futuristic shimmer.
A splash of orange light literally divides the stage in two at the beginning to separate the two warring factions but that too is soon dropped.
And the outdoor characters could use a splash of show lighting to keep them from disappearing in the dark when night falls.
The right side of their jaws are white, with a swirling, smoky splash of light coloration and four bisecting dark stripes on the right side of their heads, and their backs are decorated with asymmetrical chevrons.
And instead of a blanket of overpowering red cocktail sauce, which you might get at a restaurant in the United States, consider just a splash of lemon or a light vinegar and shallot mignonette.
