Fountain Green

In this shade, #BACBBB reads as a pale, low-saturation green with enough grey to stop it feeling sugary or bright. It reflects light well, so it will lift a room without looking white, and the colour stays calm rather than vivid on a wall. In north-facing rooms it can turn slightly cooler and more misty, bringing out the grey undertone. In south-facing light it feels fresher and more green, with the warmth of the room helping the colour open up beside natural wood, painted joinery, or linen-upholstered furniture. Active Emulsion will suit walls where a softer, flatter look is wanted, while Waterbased Eggshell is a good choice for woodwork and joinery alongside the same tone.

Use Fountain Green in a sitting room, bedroom or hallway with oak, ash or painted trim, where its quiet green tone can sit beside relaxed upholstery in stone, putty, oatmeal or deeper moss. It also works well with off-white woodwork and with curtains in natural linen shades, keeping the room light but grounded.