Fountain Mist 5005-9B is a blue paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #CCEAEA, 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.
Ref. #CCEAEA · 5005-9B
Fountain Mist
78%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Fountain Mist Technical Profile
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Fountain Mist in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Fountain Mist in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
ValsparFountain Mist
Nearly identical
Dutch BoyAqua Dreams
Aqua Dreams
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Morning Calm
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Crystal River
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Snow Line
Kilz
Nearly identical
Icicle Mint
Behr
Nearly identical
Seaspray
PPG
Nearly identical
Icy Moon Drops
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Swimming
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Dream .01
Colorhouse
Very similar
Egg Blue
Hirshfield's
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Fountain Mist
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
Pure 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
Similar Valspar Colors
Other Valspar colors close to Fountain Mist.
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 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. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Fountain Mist in your own space before committing.
What colors match Fountain Mist from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Fountain Mist are Aqua Dreams by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match), Morning Calm by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Icecap Green by Dutch Boy (a near-identical 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 Light Reflectance Value (LRV) 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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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Fountain Mist's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.