Color spec
| Brand | Sherwin-Williams |
| Name | Fountain |
| SKU | SW 6787 |
| Hex | #56B5CA |
| RGB | 86, 181, 202 |
| HSL | 191°, 52%, 56% |
| LRV | 39 |
| Undertone | cool blue-green tone |
| Family | Teal |
About Sherwin-Williams Fountain
Fountain sits in the mid-range at LRV 39, so it shifts visibly through the day — lighter and more open in morning light, deeper and moodier after dark. Its teal undertone is the part to watch: it gets picked up by whatever sits next to it, so test it against your trim, floor and the room's main light before committing. South-facing rooms will pull it lighter and warmer, while north light cools it down.
Fountain is versatile enough for full rooms but has enough depth to anchor a space, so it suits living rooms, bedrooms and cabinetry alike. Teals add character without shouting — good for a vanity, an island or a feature wall.
Closest matches by brand
13 brands within ΔE 5The closest matches per brand by ΔE2000, computed against each brand's full deck. Only colors within ΔE 5 (close enough to substitute on a wall) are shown — brands with no real match are left off. Tap any swatch for its full single-color spec; tap the brand title to browse all teal from that brand.
Behr
Benjamin Moore
Valspar
PPG / Glidden
Glidden
Dutch Boy
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Farrow & Ball
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
C2 Paint
Kompozit
Similar Sherwin-Williams colors
closest in the Sherwin-Williams deckThe nearest shades to Fountain within Sherwin-Williams's own range, ranked by perceptual color distance — useful when you want the same look a touch lighter, darker, or warmer.
Coordinated palette
Generated by hue-rotating #56B5CA in HSL space. Pair Fountain with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.
Accessibility (WCAG contrast)
WCAG 2.1: AA = 4.5:1 normal text · AA Large = 3:1 large text · AAA = 7:1 normal text.
Sherwin-Williams Fountain Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Fountain from a different paint counter? Below is the single closest color in each major US deck and how close it really is. Remember that any paint store can also custom-tint Sherwin-Williams SW 6787 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Behr Equivalent of Fountain
Behr's nearest match is Yacht Blue (S490-4), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.06). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 41 vs 39) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Fountain without repainting risk. See the full Yacht Blue swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Fountain
Benjamin Moore's nearest match is Atlantis Blue (768), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.59). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 40 vs 39) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Fountain without repainting risk. See the full Atlantis Blue swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Fountain
At Valspar, the closest color to Fountain is Sea Serenade (5002-8A) — very close at ΔE 2.89, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 37.1 vs 39) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Sea Serenade swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Fountain
PPG / Glidden's nearest match is High Dive (PPG1236-5), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.55). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 41 vs 39) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Fountain without repainting risk. See the full High Dive swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Fountain
Glidden's nearest match is High Dive (PPG1236-5), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.32). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 41 vs 39) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Fountain without repainting risk. See the full High Dive swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Fountain
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Fountain is Big Sky Country (136-4DB) — very close at ΔE 2.95, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 40 vs 39) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Big Sky Country swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Fountain
The closest HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Fountain is Teal Endeavor (HGSW 1354). At ΔE 0 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool blue-green undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 39 vs 39). If HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams is your counter, order Teal Endeavor and you'll get the same color. See the full Teal Endeavor swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Fountain
The closest Dunn-Edwards equivalent of Fountain is Water Baby (DE5780). At ΔE 0.67 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool blue-green undertone and runs slightly darker (LRV 37 vs 39). If Dunn-Edwards is your counter, order Water Baby and you'll get the same color. See the full Water Baby swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Fountain
Farrow & Ball has no exact twin of Fountain. The nearest is Lobster (NO. CB7) at ΔE 4.08 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs noticeably darker (LRV 33 vs 39). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Lobster swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Fountain
Diamond Vogel has no exact twin of Fountain. The nearest is Epimethius (0660) at ΔE 4.19 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 40 vs 39). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Epimethius swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Fountain
Hirshfield's has no exact twin of Fountain. The nearest is Epimethius (0660) at ΔE 4.46 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 42 vs 39). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Epimethius swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Fountain
At C2 Paint, the closest color to Fountain is Virginia Morn (BD23) — very close at ΔE 3.44, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 39 vs 39) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Virginia Morn swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Fountain
Kompozit has no exact twin of Fountain. The nearest is Epimethius (0660) at ΔE 4.46 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 38 vs 39). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Epimethius swatch →