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Sherwin Williams Fountain (SW 6787) Paint Color


Color Name: Fountain (SW 6787)
Hex Color Code: #56B5CA
RGB Color Code: RGB(86, 181, 202)
CMYK Values*: 57.4%, 10.4%, 0.0%, 20.8%
Color Family (Hue): Blue





About Fountain (SW 6787) color - its meaning and example


What color is Fountain (SW 6787)?

Fountain (SW 6787) color belongs to the Blue color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Fountain (SW 6787) is #56B5CA, and the RGB color code is RGB(86, 181, 202).

In the RGB color model, Fountain (SW 6787) has a red value of 86, a green value of 181, and a blue value of 202. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 57.4% cyan, 10.4% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 20.8% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 190.9° (degrees), 52.3 % saturation, and 56.5 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Fountain (SW 6787) has a hue of 190.9° (degrees), 57.4 % saturation and 79.2 % brightness/value.


Fountain (SW 6787) is cool or warm?

The color Fountain (SW 6787) is a cool color.


What is the LRV of Fountain (SW 6787)?

Fountain (SW 6787) has an LRV of nearly 39. By LRV value, it is a medium color.

Light Reflectance Value (LRV) is a measure of how much visible light is reflected off a surface. It is a number on a scale of 0 to 100, with 0 being pure black and 100 being pure white. The higher the LRV, the more light the color reflects and the lighter it will appear.



Dark Color

Fountain (SW 6787)

Light Color


Compare LRV 39 of Fountain (SW 6787) with dark and light Color




LRV is important to consider when choosing paint colors for a room, as it can affect the overall brightness and mood of the space. Lighter colors with higher LRVs will make a room feel more spacious and airy, while darker colors with lower LRVs will create a more intimate and cozy atmosphere.
LRV value 39 puts Sherwin Williams Fountain (SW 6787) paint color in the darker category.

  • Darker colors: Darker colors have lower LRV numbers because they absorb more light than they reflect. This means that they will make a room feel darker and smaller.
  • Lighter colors: Lighter colors have higher LRV numbers because they reflect more light than they absorb. This means that they will make a room feel brighter and more spacious.




Color Codes - Color Space Conversions


Fountain (SW 6787) (Paint - Sherwin Williams) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(86, 181, 202)
Red
86 (33.7%)
Green
181 (71.0%)
Blue
202 (79.2%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
57.43%
Magenta
10.40%
Yellow
0.00%
Key
20.78%

HSL

HSL(190.86deg, 52.3 %, 56.5 %)

Hue
190.86°
Saturation
52.25 %.
Lightness
56.47 %.

RYB

RYB(21, 53, 90)
Red
21 (8.4%)
Yellow
53 (20.7%)
Blue
90 (35.4%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
190.86°
Saturation
57.43 %.
Brightness / Value
79.22 %.

HWB

H: 190.86°

W: 33.73 %

B: 20.78 %

XYZ

X : 31.02

Y : 39.29

Z : 61.83

YXY

Y1 : 39.29

X : 0.23

Y2 : 0.3

CMY

C : 66.27%

M : 29.02%

Y : 20.78%


LRV

~ 39.3 %

Munsell Color System

1.3B 6.7/6.5

CIE-Lab

L : 68.96

A : -21.96

B : -19.13

CIE-Lch

L : 68.96

C : 29.12

H : 221.07

CIE-Luv

L : 68.96

U : -39.32

V : -26.47

Hunter-Lab

L : 62.68

A : -21.35

B : -14.6






Similar Colors and Paints



Named colors similar to Fountain (SW 6787) (Paint - Sherwin Williams)


Here are the colors similar to Fountain (SW 6787) (Paint - Sherwin Williams). Delta E (ΔE) is the measure of the difference between two colors. Delta E is measured on a scale from 0 to 100, where 0 means exact match, and 100 is the highest difference.



#47ABCC
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ΔE - 5.88 (94.1% similar)
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ΔE - 6.55 (93.5% similar)





Similar colors from Pantone, RAL, and other color matching system


RAL Design


Fountain (SW 6787) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Design. Conversion of Fountain (SW 6787) to RAL Design




Pantone TCX


Fountain (SW 6787) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone TCX. Conversion of Fountain (SW 6787) to Pantone TCX




Pantone PMS


Fountain (SW 6787) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone PMS. Conversion of Fountain (SW 6787) to Pantone PMS


#66AEC1
PANTONE 4157 C
ΔE - 2.87 (97.1% similar)
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PANTONE 2218 C
ΔE - 4.02 (96.0% similar)
#48A9C5
PANTONE 7702 C
ΔE - 4.20 (95.8% similar)
#71B2C9
PANTONE 7458 C
ΔE - 4.21 (95.8% similar)


British Standard 4800


Fountain (SW 6787) similar/equivalent colors from British Standard 4800. Conversion of Fountain (SW 6787) to British Standard 4800


#6BA3BA
BS 18-C-35 - Blue
ΔE - 7.03 (93.0% similar)





Paint similar to Fountain (SW 6787) (Paint - Sherwin Williams)


Here are the best recommended paint colors similar to Fountain (SW 6787) (Paint - Sherwin Williams). Delta E (ΔE) is the measure of the difference between two colors. Delta E is measured on a scale from 0 to 100, where 0 means exact match, and 100 is the highest difference.


Sherwin Williams


Fountain (SW 6787) similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of Fountain (SW 6787) to Sherwin Williams


#56B5CA
Fountain (SW 6787)
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#71B8C7
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ΔE - 3.09 (96.9% similar)
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ΔE - 3.93 (96.1% similar)
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ΔE - 4.65 (95.3% similar)


Dunn-Edwards


Fountain (SW 6787) similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of Fountain (SW 6787) to Dunn-Edwards


#5AB5CB
Water Baby (DE 5780)
ΔE - 0.67 (99.3% similar)
#56ACCA
Frozen Wave (DE 5829)
ΔE - 4.36 (95.6% similar)
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ΔE - 4.71 (95.3% similar)
#69A4B9
Pacific Palisade (DE 5787)
ΔE - 6.20 (93.8% similar)


PPG Paints


Fountain (SW 6787) similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of Fountain (SW 6787) to PPG Paints


#59B9CC
High Dive (PPG1236-5)
ΔE - 1.32 (98.7% similar)
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ΔE - 4.39 (95.6% similar)
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Jamaican Sea (PPG1236-6)
ΔE - 5.67 (94.3% similar)
#7EB6D0
Harbor Sky (PPG1238-4)
ΔE - 6.59 (93.4% similar)





Benjamin Moore


Fountain (SW 6787) similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of Fountain (SW 6787) to Benjamin Moore


#54B1C9
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ΔE - 1.59 (98.4% similar)
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ΔE - 4.25 (95.7% similar)
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Graceful Sea (767)
ΔE - 4.64 (95.4% similar)
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Heavenly Peace (746)
ΔE - 6.03 (94.0% similar)


Valspar


Fountain (SW 6787) similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of Fountain (SW 6787) to Valspar


#57BED7
Blue Fiesta (V030-2)
ΔE - 2.67 (97.3% similar)
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Naxos Sky (V032-2)
ΔE - 3.50 (96.5% similar)
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ΔE - 4.36 (95.6% similar)
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ΔE - 4.70 (95.3% similar)


Behr


Fountain (SW 6787) similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of Fountain (SW 6787) to Behr


#65C3D6
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ΔE - 3.89 (96.1% similar)
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Aztec Sky (P490-4)
ΔE - 4.01 (96.0% similar)
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Below Zero (M480-4)
ΔE - 4.20 (95.8% similar)
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Azure Lake (M470-4)
ΔE - 4.51 (95.5% similar)








Color Combinations


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Monochromatic Color Palette

Monochromatic colors belong to the same hue angle but different tints and shades. Monochromatic color palette can be generated by keeping the exact hue of the base color and then changing the saturation and lightness.

Analogous Color Palette

Analogous colors are a group of colors adjacent to each other on a color wheel. Group of these adjacent colors forms Analogous color scheme Palette. Analogous Palette can be generated by increasing or decreasing the hue value by 30 points.

Triadic Color Palette

The triadic color palette has three colors separated by 120° in the RGB color wheel

Tetradic Color Palette

The tetradic colour scheme composed of two sets of complementary colors in a rectangular shape on the color wheel.







Example Color Images and Mockup


Fountain (SW 6787) - #56B5CA Color Images and Patterns


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Explore Named Colors



#56B5CA
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