Chateau Brown vs Fountain
Chateau Brown and Fountain come from the same Sherwin-Williams collection. Chateau Brown reads as grey, while Fountain reads as blue — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. The 32-point LRV gap — 39 for Fountain vs 8 for Chateau Brown — means Fountain will open up a space more effectively. Where Chateau Brown leans warm, Fountain reads cool — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 51.9 puts these firmly in different territory — two distinct design choices rather than close alternatives. 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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Chateau Brown vs Fountain Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Chateau Brown on one side and Fountain 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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