S 3010-R80B vs Fountain

S 3010-R80BNCSvsFountainSherwin-WilliamsΔE 24.1Distinct difference

S 3010-R80B is a NCS color while Fountain comes from Sherwin-Williams. Hue-wise, S 3010-R80B belongs to the blue-grey family and Fountain to the blue family. At LRV 39 vs 36, Fountain will read as the brighter of the two — a 4-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. They share a cool quality — useful to know if you're layering them in the same space. At ΔE 24.1, these are genuinely distinct colors — a strong contrast if used together, or a meaningful choice between two different directions. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.

Color Details

S 3010-R80B
NCS · S 3010-R80B
Hex#98a2ae
LRV35.6
BrandNCS
NumberS 3010-R80B
Undertone
TemperatureCool
BrightnessMedium
Fountain
Sherwin-Williams · 6787
Hex#56B5CA
LRV39.5
BrandSherwin-Williams
Number6787
Undertone
TemperatureCool
BrightnessMedium

S 3010-R80B vs Fountain Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see S 3010-R80B on one side and Fountain on the other.

Bathroom
Bedroom
House
Kitchen Cabinets
Living Room

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.

More S 3010-R80B comparisons

See how S 3010-R80B stacks up against other well-photographed colors across different brands and tones.

White Dove
S 3010-R80B
White Dove
Benjamin Moore
White Dove
LRV 83

White Dove is the lighter choice

Ammonite
S 3010-R80B
Ammonite
Farrow & Ball
Ammonite
LRV 69

Ammonite is the lighter choice

Iron Ore
S 3010-R80B
Iron Ore
Sherwin-Williams
Iron Ore
LRV 6

S 3010-R80B is the lighter choice

Purbeck Stone
S 3010-R80B
Purbeck Stone
Farrow & Ball
Purbeck Stone
LRV 52

Purbeck Stone reads noticeably lighter

Evergreen Fog
S 3010-R80B
Evergreen Fog
Sherwin-Williams
Evergreen Fog
LRV 30

S 3010-R80B reads slightly lighter

Mizzle
S 3010-R80B
Mizzle
Farrow & Ball
Mizzle
LRV 52

Mizzle reads noticeably lighter

Agreeable Gray
S 3010-R80B
Agreeable Gray
Sherwin-Williams
Agreeable Gray
LRV 60

Agreeable Gray reads noticeably lighter

Denim Drift
S 3010-R80B
Denim Drift
Dulux
Denim Drift
LRV 27

S 3010-R80B reads slightly lighter

Tranquil Dawn
S 3010-R80B
Tranquil Dawn
Dulux
Tranquil Dawn
LRV 55

Tranquil Dawn reads noticeably lighter

Balboa Mist
S 3010-R80B
Balboa Mist
Benjamin Moore
Balboa Mist
LRV 66

Balboa Mist is the lighter choice

Vintage Vogue
S 3010-R80B
Vintage Vogue
Benjamin Moore
Vintage Vogue
LRV 12

S 3010-R80B reads noticeably lighter

Pale Green
S 3010-R80B
Pale Green
RAL ClassicClassic
Pale Green
LRV 31

S 3010-R80B reads slightly lighter

Pine Needle
S 3010-R80B
Pine Needle
Dulux
Pine Needle
LRV 7

S 3010-R80B is the lighter choice

Cement grey
S 3010-R80B
Cement grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Cement grey
LRV 24

S 3010-R80B reads slightly lighter

Black grey
S 3010-R80B
Black grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Black grey
LRV 6

S 3010-R80B is the lighter choice

Piazza
S 3010-R80B
Piazza
Tikkurila
Piazza
LRV 65

Piazza is the lighter choice

Humble Yellow
S 3010-R80B
Humble Yellow
Jotun
Humble Yellow
LRV 57

Humble Yellow reads noticeably lighter

Windmill Lane
S 3010-R80B
Windmill Lane
Little Greene
Windmill Lane
LRV 31

S 3010-R80B reads slightly lighter

Senses
S 3010-R80B
Senses
Jotun
Senses
LRV 41

Senses reads slightly lighter

Lamp Black
S 3010-R80B
Lamp Black
Little Greene
Lamp Black
LRV 3

S 3010-R80B is the lighter choice

Washed Linen
S 3010-R80B
Washed Linen
Jotun
Washed Linen
LRV 55

Washed Linen reads noticeably lighter

Tea with Florence
S 3010-R80B
Tea with Florence
Little Greene
Tea with Florence
LRV 18

S 3010-R80B reads noticeably lighter

Thames Fog
S 3010-R80B
Thames Fog
Valspar
Thames Fog
LRV 27

S 3010-R80B reads slightly lighter

Ocean Abyss
S 3010-R80B
Ocean Abyss
Behr
Ocean Abyss
LRV 7

S 3010-R80B is the lighter choice

Classic Silver
S 3010-R80B
Classic Silver
Behr
Classic Silver
LRV 48

Classic Silver reads noticeably lighter

Teton Blue
S 3010-R80B
Teton Blue
Behr
Teton Blue
LRV 31

S 3010-R80B reads slightly lighter

RAL 110-2
S 3010-R80B
RAL 110-2
RAL EffectEffect
RAL 110-2
LRV 72

RAL 110-2 is the lighter choice

RAL 110-1
S 3010-R80B
RAL 110-1
RAL EffectEffect
RAL 110-1
LRV 80

RAL 110-1 is the lighter choice

Paper
S 3010-R80B
Paper
Tikkurila
Paper
LRV 88

Paper is the lighter choice

Passageway
S 3010-R80B
Passageway
Valspar
Passageway
LRV 14

S 3010-R80B reads noticeably lighter