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Fountain Spout

Benjamin Moore · 2059-70

The Analysis

Fountain Spout is a crisp, high-LRV (79.67) blue-green that acts as a light amplifier. Because it reflects so much light, it effectively bounces illumination around the room, making smaller or darker spaces feel significantly more open and airy.

This is best used as a primary wall colour in spaces where you want maximum brightness, like a bathroom or a laundry room. It functions as a functional backdrop that stays neutral enough to highlight your decor without clashing with other elements.

LRV 80

History & Origin

This is a distinctly modern, fresh choice rather than a traditional period colour. Its clean saturation aligns with contemporary design trends that prioritize light-filled, functional interiors.

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How to Use It

Pair this with matte black hardware for a high-contrast modern look, or warm oak wood tones to prevent the space from feeling too cold. It performs exceptionally well in bathrooms or sunrooms where you want to emphasize a clean, hygienic aesthetic.

The Mood

Living with this colour feels clean and mentally refreshing without being sterile. It provides a cool, steady presence that helps lower the visual temperature of a room, creating a sense of order and calm.

Colour harmonies

Complementary

Opposite on the colour wheel — bold, high-contrast pairings. Use for a feature wall or furniture you want to command attention.

Analogous

Neighbouring hues — cohesive and calm, great for layered schemes that feel collected rather than matched.

Split complementary

Near-opposites for strong contrast with a little less tension than a pure complement. A favourite of interior designers.

Triadic

Three evenly spaced hues — balanced, vibrant, and versatile. Keep one dominant and use the others sparingly.

Tetradic (square)

Four hues in a square on the wheel — rich, dynamic palettes. Best when one colour leads and the others accent.

Monochromatic

Dark, mid, and light steps on the same hue — a failsafe gradient for trim, walls, and accents without shifting colour family.

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Lighting

See how this colour shifts across natural and artificial light conditions.

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