Fountain Spout vs Hickory Stick
Both from Benjamin Moore's palette. Fountain Spout reads as blue, while Hickory Stick reads as pink — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. Fountain Spout (LRV 78) reflects noticeably more light than Hickory Stick (LRV 21), a difference of 57 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Fountain Spout runs blue while Hickory Stick is decidedly red, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. With a ΔE of 48.4, the contrast is hard to miss. These aren't variations on a theme — they're two different answers to the same question. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.
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Fountain Spout vs Hickory Stick Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Fountain Spout on one side and Hickory Stick on the other.
Digital color is approximate. These simulations are generated from the manufacturer's hex values and overlaid on grayscale room photos — your screen's calibration, brightness, and viewing angle all affect how they render. Before committing to either color, test physical samples in your own space under the light you actually live with.
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