Fountain City DE5723 is a blue paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #9CD4CF, LRV 59 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Lake Victoria from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #9CD4CF · DE5723
Fountain City
59%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Fountain City Technical Profile
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Fountain City in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Fountain City in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Dunn-EdwardsFountain City
Nearly identical
Benjamin MooreLake Victoria
Lake Victoria
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Hopeful Blue
Behr
Nearly identical
Jamaican Dream
Kilz
Nearly identical
Kylemore
Vista Paint
Very similar
Aqueduct
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Gentle Wave
Valspar
Very similar
Tropical Holiday
PPG
Very similar
Teal Seaglass
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Everest
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Dream .04
Colorhouse
Very similar
Light Green
RAL
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Fountain City
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Fountain City
#9CD4CF
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#819DB1
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Fountain City
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Fountain City 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 Dunn-Edwards Colors
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More blue colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the blue family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Fountain City — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Fountain City have?
Fountain City by Dunn-Edwards has a neutral undertone and sits in the blue color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Fountain City in your own space before committing.
What colors match Fountain City from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Fountain City are Lake Victoria by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Hopeful Blue by Behr (a near-identical match), Jamaican Dream by Kilz (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Fountain City's look from a brand your local store carries. Confirm with a physical sample, since sheen and lighting shift the final result.
What is the LRV of Fountain City?
Fountain City has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 58.7, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-light color — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions.
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Why Fountain City's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.