Sherwin Williams Fountain SW 6787
| Official page: | Fountain SW 6787 |
| Code: | SW 6787 |
| Name: | Fountain |
| Brand: | Sherwin Williams |
What color is Sherwin Williams Fountain?
Transform your space with Sherwin Williams SW 6787 Fountain, a serene and inviting shade that brings a touch of tranquility to any room. This soft and subtle color pairs beautifully with complementary hues such as SW 7008 Alabaster for a fresh and clean look, or SW 7029 Agreeable Gray for a sophisticated touch. Incorporate accents in SW 6187 Rosé for a delicate pop of color, or SW 7022 Alpaca for a harmonious and cohesive feel. Whether used on walls, furniture, or decor, SW 6787 Fountain effortlessly creates a serene and elegant atmosphere in your home. Elevate your space with this versatile and calming color palette.
Fountain for bedroom
We’ve hand-picked a beautiful collection of photos of this amazing Beige shade used in real bedrooms. Take a look and imagine how this wonderful cool Mid-tone paint color could transform your own bedroom space.
Fountain for living room
Check out this stunning Mid-tone color used in real living rooms. Explore how this Blue shade can create a unique space
Sherwin Williams SW 6787 for bathroom
Looking for inspiration for your dream bathroom renovation project? These beautiful handpicked photos will show you this delightfully cool Mid-tone real bathrooms.
Sherwin Williams SW 6787 on kitchen cabinets
Want a stylish kitchen? View real-life photo examples of this fascinating cool hue is paired with backsplashes, countertops, and hardware.
Sherwin Williams Fountain reviews
View the photos of real spaces painted with this that were not included in specific categories.Close-ups, painted furniture, storages and dressers, hallways, stairs and ceilings.
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What are Sherwin Williams Fountain undertones?
The undertone of Fountain can be accurately described as a Blue hue, as is apparent from the color space provided. By isolating the pure hue and eliminating any tints, tones, and shades, we were able to precisely determine its undertone. This approach has proven to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.
HEX value
HEX value:
#56B5CA
RGB code:
86, 181, 202
Is Sherwin Williams Fountain SW 6787 cool or warm?
With a hue of 191° thisBluerefers cool paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.
SW 6787 Fountain HSL code: 191, 52%, 56%
Hue - degree on a color wheel from 0 to 360. 0 is red, 120 is green, and 240 is blue.
Saturation is expressed as a percentage. At 0%, it appears as a shade of grey, and at 100%, it is in full color..
Lightness is also a percentage value. 0% is black, and 100% is white.
- Cooler hues have a calm and relaxation effect
- Cool blue shades make a room feel sleek, fresh, and modern, perfect for bedrooms, bathrooms, and home offices where a sense of calm and sophistication is desired.
- Using mid-tone cool colors like soft greys and muted blues can help create a calming and modern look in rooms like home offices, bathrooms, and bedrooms. But avoid using these shades in rooms without natural light, as they may look dull.
Act like a pro: Mixing warm and cool shades is a must have to get harmonius interior. Add accents that contrast with the primary color to create visual balance. If your walls are a warm color, don’t forget to add accent in cold colors (furniture, art, décor). A good practice is too use a complementary color scheme.
How light temperature affects Fountain
Natural Lighting. During the day, natural light shifts from about 2000 K at sunrise/sunset to 5500–6500 K at noon.
In addition, natural‑light temperature depends on its direction:
| Direction of sunlight | Visible temp. | Hue | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| North | Cool | Bluish | All day |
| East | Warm | Yellow | Before noon |
| West | Warm | Orange‑red | After noon |
| South | Warm | Orange‑yellow | All day |
Artificial Lighting. When choosing bulbs, pay attention to their color‑temperature (Kelvins).
Use the slider to see how this Blue shade looks under different lighting:


4000K
Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Sherwin Williams Fountain:
Monochromatic color scheme
This scheme consists of various shades, tints, and tones of a single color. While it offers a perfect combination of hues, without accent décor it may become monotonous.
Lighter shades
Darker shades
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Complementary color scheme
This color scheme is a combination of two shades that are opposite each other on the color wheel. The high contrast between these colors creates a vibrant and dynamic visual effect. For the color Fountain with a green hue, complementary colors are those with a red hue close to 11, such as Sherwin Williams Rosaline Pearl and Cracked Pepper.
LRV of Fountain
Fountain has an LRV of 39.45% and refers to Medium colors that reflect a lot of light. Why LRV is important?
Light Reflectance Value measures the amount of visible and usable light that reflects from a painted surface.
Simply put, the higher the LRV of a paint color, the brighter the room you will get.
The scale goes from 0% (absolute black, absorbing all light) to 100% (pure white, reflecting all light).
Act like a pro: When choosing paint with an LRV of 39.45%, pay attention to your bulbs' brightness. Light brightness is measured in lumens. The lower the paint's LRV, the higher lumen level you need. Every square foot of room needs at least 40 lumens. That means for a 200 ft2 living room you’ll need about 8000 lumens of light – e.g., eight 1000 lm bulbs.
Color codes
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| Format | Code | |
|---|---|---|
| HEX | #56b5ca | |
| RGB Decimal | 86, 181, 202 | |
| RGB Percent | 33.73%, 70.98%, 79.22% | |
| HSV | Hue: 191° Saturation: 57.43% Value: 79.22% | |
| HSL | hsl(191, 52, 56) | |
| CMYK | Cyan: 57.43 Magenta: 10.4 Yellow: 0.0 Key: 20.78 | |
| YIQ | Y: 154.989 I: -63.359 Q: -13.561 | |
| XYZ | X: 31.017 Y: 39.287 Z: 61.81 | |
| CIE Lab | L:68.959 a:-21.965 b:-19.12 | |
| CIE Luv | L:68.959 u:-39.32 v:-26.456 | |
| Decimal | 5682634 | |
| Hunter Lab | 62.68, -21.358, -14.591 |
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