Fountain Mist 5005-9B is a blue paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #CCEAEA, estimated LRV 78 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Aqua Dreams from Dutch Boy (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Valspar · #CCEAEA · 5005-9B
Fountain Mist
78%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Fountain Mist Technical Profile
HEX Code#CCEAEA
RGB204, 234, 234
Estimated LRV77.6
UndertoneNeutral
Digital swatches and calculated matches are approximations. Catalog LRV values may be calculated estimates, not manufacturer measurements. Data and matching method. Check the brand reference and physical samples before purchase.
Color Familyblue
BrandValspar
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Compare alternatives to Fountain Mist
Digital candidates from other paint brands, ranked by color similarity. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Aqua Dreams
Dutch Boy
#CBE7E6
Close digital match
Morning Calm
Dunn-Edwards
#CEEEEF
Close digital match
Crystal River
Vista Paint
#D1EBEA
Close digital match
Snow Line
Kilz
#CCEBEE
Close digital match
Icicle Mint
Behr
#D0E9E9
Close digital match
Seaspray
PPG
#D2EBEA
Close digital match
Icy Moon Drops
Benjamin Moore
#D4F1F1
Close digital match
Swimming
Sherwin-Williams
#C2E5E5
Close digital match
Dream .01
Colorhouse
#CAE9EE
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Egg Blue
Hirshfield's
#C1E7EB
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Colors That Work With Fountain Mist
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Fountain Mist
#CCEAEA
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#8099B2
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Fountain Mist
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Fountain Mist 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
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Fountain Mist — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Fountain Mist have?
Fountain Mist by Valspar has a neutral undertone and sits in the blue color family. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Fountain Mist from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Fountain Mist are Aqua Dreams by Dutch Boy (a close digital match), Morning Calm by Dunn-Edwards (a close digital match), Icecap Green by Dutch Boy (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Fountain Mist'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 Mist?
Fountain Mist has a estimated lightness value of 77.6, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a light, reflective color that bounces plenty of light back into a room — well-suited to north-facing spaces, hallways, and smaller rooms that need to feel brighter.
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