Fountain vs Mandarin
Fountain and Mandarin come from the same Sherwin-Williams collection. Fountain reads as blue, while Mandarin reads as beige — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. Their light reflectance values are nearly the same — 39 vs 38 — so neither will read significantly brighter or darker than the other. Where Fountain leans cool, Mandarin reads warm — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 97.5 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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Fountain vs Mandarin Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Fountain on one side and Mandarin 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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