Fountain 6787 is a blue paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #56B5CA, LRV 39 and a cool (blue) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Water Baby from Dunn-Edwards (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #56B5CA · 6787
Fountain
39%LRV Value
Cool (Blue)Undertone
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Fountain in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Fountain in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Sherwin-WilliamsFountain
Nearly identical
Dunn-EdwardsWater Baby
Water Baby
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Yacht Blue
Behr
Nearly identical
Sailing Ship
Kilz
Nearly identical
High Dive
PPG
Nearly identical
Atlantis Blue
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Big Sky Country
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Ocean Horizon
Valspar
Very similar
Patch of Blue
Vista Paint
Very similar
Lobster
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Enchanted Evening
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Pastel Turquoise
RAL
Visible difference
Dream .04
Colorhouse
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Fountain
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Fountain
#56B5CA
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#798DB9
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Fountain
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Fountain 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 Sherwin-Williams Colors
Other Sherwin-Williams colors close to Fountain.
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 — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Fountain have?
Fountain by Sherwin-Williams has a cool (blue) 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 in your own space before committing.
What colors match Fountain from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Fountain are Water Baby by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Yacht Blue by Behr (a near-identical match), Sailing Ship by Kilz (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Fountain'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?
Fountain has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 39.3, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-depth color with real presence — strong on accent walls, libraries, and rooms with good natural light.
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Related Reading
How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
The science behind Delta E and CIEDE2000 — find a Behr equivalent of any Sherwin-Williams shade, or a Benjamin Moore alternative when your store is out of stock.
Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Fountain's cool (blue) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.