Fountain vs Umber Rust
Both from Sherwin-Williams's palette. Fountain reads as blue, while Umber Rust reads as beige — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. Fountain (LRV 39) reflects noticeably more light than Umber Rust (LRV 10), a difference of 29 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Fountain runs cool while Umber Rust is decidedly warm, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. With a ΔE of 61.2, 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 vs Umber Rust Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Fountain on one side and Umber Rust 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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