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Fountain

SW 6787 · Sherwin-Williams
Teal
View Fountain SW 6787 on the Sherwin-Williams site
Hex
#56B5CA
LRV
39
Family
Teal
SW 6787

Color profile

Light value
39 · Mid-tone
Undertone
Cool cool, blue lean
Family
Teal Also reads blue
Availability
Interior & exterior

At LRV 39, Fountain is a medium blue that reflects a moderate amount of light. Fountain carries a cool undertone. It sits between blue and teal. Sherwin-Williams files Fountain under Blue.Sherwin-Williams

Where it sits on the light scale
0 · Absolute black100 · Pure white
LRV 39 Mid-tone · balances light and depth

Coordinating colors

A working palette built around Fountain

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Fountain vs Nautilus

Sherwin-WilliamsFountainSW 6787
vs
Sherwin-WilliamsNautilusSW 6780
39LRV42
#56B5CAHex#71B8C7
TealFamilyTeal
cool, blue leanUndertonecool, blue lean
View Nautilus

Fountain vs Surfin'

Sherwin-WilliamsFountainSW 6787
vs
Sherwin-WilliamsSurfin'SW 9048
39LRV46
#56B5CAHex#73C0D2
TealFamilyTeal
cool, blue leanUndertonecool, blue lean
View Surfin'

Fountain vs Flyway

Sherwin-WilliamsFountainSW 6787
vs
Sherwin-WilliamsFlywaySW 6794
39LRV39
#56B5CAHex#5DB3D4
TealFamilyBlue
cool, blue leanUndertonecool, blue lean
View Flyway

Fountain vs Freshwater

Sherwin-WilliamsFountainSW 6787
vs
Sherwin-WilliamsFreshwaterSW 6774
39LRV32
#56B5CAHex#4DA6B2
TealFamilyTeal
cool, blue leanUndertonecool, blue lean
View Freshwater

Fountain vs Rapture Blue

Sherwin-WilliamsFountainSW 6787
vs
Sherwin-WilliamsRapture BlueSW 6773
39LRV47
#56B5CAHex#7DC1CB
TealFamilyTeal
cool, blue leanUndertonecool, blue lean
View Rapture Blue

Fountain vs Jamaica Bay

Sherwin-WilliamsFountainSW 6787
vs
Sherwin-WilliamsJamaica BaySW 6781
39LRV30
#56B5CAHex#34A3B6
TealFamilyTeal
cool, blue leanUndertonecool, blue lean
View Jamaica Bay

Fountain vs Ebbtide

Sherwin-WilliamsFountainSW 6787
vs
Sherwin-WilliamsEbbtideSW 6493
39LRV41
#56B5CAHex#84B4BE
TealFamilyTeal
cool, blue leanUndertonecool, blue lean
View Ebbtide

Fountain vs Calypso

Sherwin-WilliamsFountainSW 6787
vs
Sherwin-WilliamsCalypsoSW 6950
39LRV34
#56B5CAHex#01B0BB
TealFamilyTeal
cool, blue leanUndertonecool, blue lean
View Calypso

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Fountain vs High Dive

Sherwin-WilliamsFountainSW 6787
vs
PPGHigh DivePPG1236-5
39LRV43
#56B5CAHex#59B9CC
TealFamilyTeal
cool, blue leanUndertonecool, blue lean
High Dive is very close match · 4 points lighter compared with Fountain.
View High Dive

Fountain vs Atlantis Blue

Sherwin-WilliamsFountainSW 6787
vs
Benjamin MooreAtlantis Blue768
39LRV40
#56B5CAHex#54B1C9
TealFamilyTeal
cool, blue leanUndertonecool, blue lean
Atlantis Blue is very close match compared with Fountain.
View Atlantis Blue

Fountain vs Blue Fiesta

Sherwin-WilliamsFountainSW 6787
vs
ValsparBlue FiestaV030-2
39LRV44
#56B5CAHex#57BED7
TealFamilyTeal
cool, blue leanUndertonecool, blue lean
Blue Fiesta is close match · 4 points lighter · cooler compared with Fountain.
View Blue Fiesta

Fountain vs Sea Serenade

Sherwin-WilliamsFountainSW 6787
vs
ValsparSea Serenade5002-8A
39LRV37
#56B5CAHex#67AFBE
TealFamilyTeal
cool, blue leanUndertonecool, blue lean
Sea Serenade is close match · 2 points darker · warmer compared with Fountain.
View Sea Serenade

Fountain vs Baltimore Sky

Sherwin-WilliamsFountainSW 6787
vs
Benjamin MooreBaltimore Sky760
39LRV37
#56B5CAHex#45ADBE
TealFamilyTeal
cool, blue leanUndertonecool, blue lean
Baltimore Sky is close match · 3 points darker · leans greener compared with Fountain.
View Baltimore Sky

Fountain vs Adonis

Sherwin-WilliamsFountainSW 6787
vs
BehrAdonisMQ4-51
39LRV39
#56B5CAHex#64B5BF
TealFamilyTeal
cool, blue leanUndertonecool, blue lean
Adonis is close match · warmer compared with Fountain.
View Adonis

Fountain vs Rushing Stream

Sherwin-WilliamsFountainSW 6787
vs
BehrRushing StreamP480-4
39LRV46
#56B5CAHex#65C3D6
TealFamilyTeal
cool, blue leanUndertonecool, blue lean
Rushing Stream is close match · 7 points lighter compared with Fountain.
View Rushing Stream

Fountain vs Lobster No.CB7

Sherwin-WilliamsFountainSW 6787
vs
Farrow & BallLobster No.CB7No. CB7
39LRV33
#56B5CAHex#57A7B9
TealFamilyTeal
cool, blue leanUndertonecool, blue lean
Lobster No.CB7 is close match · 6 points darker · leans redder compared with Fountain.
View Lobster No.CB7

Fountain vs Blue Calypso

Sherwin-WilliamsFountainSW 6787
vs
PPGBlue CalypsoPPG1235-5
39LRV34
#56B5CAHex#55A7B6
TealFamilyTeal
cool, blue leanUndertonecool, blue lean
Blue Calypso is close match · 5 points darker · warmer compared with Fountain.
View Blue Calypso

Fountain, answered

What is the LRV of Fountain?

Fountain (SW 6787) by Sherwin-Williams has a Light Reflectance Value of 39, so it reflects a moderate amount of light. On the 0–100 scale that places it in the medium range.

Is Fountain a warm or cool color?

Fountain has a cool undertone (cool, blue lean).

Can Fountain be used outside?

Yes, Fountain is rated for both interior and exterior use.

What is the closest match to Fountain from another brand?

The closest cross-brand match to Fountain is High Dive (PPG1236-5) by PPG, very close match · 4 points lighter.

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