Color spec
| Brand | Dunn-Edwards |
| Name | Countryside |
| SKU | DEGR27 |
| Hex | #989185 |
| RGB | 152, 145, 133 |
| HSL | 38°, 8%, 56% |
| LRV | 29 |
| Undertone | red-orange / warm |
| Family | Neutral |
About Dunn-Edwards Countryside
Countryside sits in the mid-range at LRV 29, so it shifts visibly through the day — lighter and more open in morning light, deeper and moodier after dark. Its orange undertone is the part to watch: it gets picked up by whatever sits next to it, so test it against your trim, floor and the room's main light before committing. South-facing rooms will pull it lighter and warmer, while north light cools it down.
Countryside is versatile enough for full rooms but has enough depth to anchor a space, so it suits living rooms, bedrooms and cabinetry alike. Greige-leaning neutrals like this are the safe whole-home choice when you want warmth without committing to a color.
Closest matches at every US brand
13 brands · top 5 each5 closest matches per brand by ΔE2000, computed against each brand's full deck. Tap any swatch for its full single-color spec; tap the brand title to browse all neutral from that brand.
Sherwin-Williams
PPG / Glidden
Farrow & Ball
C2 Paint
Behr
Kompozit
Diamond Vogel
Valspar
Dutch Boy
Benjamin Moore
Magnolia Home
Clare
Backdrop
Similar Dunn-Edwards colors
closest in the Dunn-Edwards deckThe nearest shades to Countryside within Dunn-Edwards's own range, ranked by perceptual color distance — useful when you want the same look a touch lighter, darker, or warmer.
Coordinated palette
Generated by hue-rotating #989185 in HSL space. Pair Countryside with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.
Accessibility (WCAG contrast)
WCAG 2.1: AA = 4.5:1 normal text · AA Large = 3:1 large text · AAA = 7:1 normal text.
Dunn-Edwards Countryside Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Countryside from a different paint counter? Below is the single closest color in each major US deck and how close it really is. Remember that any paint store can also custom-tint Dunn-Edwards DEGR27 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Countryside
The closest Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Countryside is Felted Wool (SW 9171). At ΔE 0.59 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 28 vs 29). If Sherwin-Williams is your counter, order Felted Wool and you'll get the same color. See the full Felted Wool swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Countryside
Farrow & Ball's nearest match is Chemise (NO. 216), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.48). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 29 vs 29) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Countryside without repainting risk. See the full Chemise swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Countryside
C2 Paint's nearest match is Hammered (C2-889), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.61). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 30 vs 29) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Countryside without repainting risk. See the full Hammered swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Countryside
Behr's nearest match is Smokey Tan (BXC-49), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.86). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 28 vs 29) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Countryside without repainting risk. See the full Smokey Tan swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Countryside
At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Countryside is Sultry Castle (0562) — very close at ΔE 2.01, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 28 vs 29) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Sultry Castle swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Countryside
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Countryside is Mission Brown (405-4DB) — very close at ΔE 2.51, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 29 vs 29) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Mission Brown swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Countryside
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Countryside is Nut Shell (PPG14-02) — very close at ΔE 2.65, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 29 vs 29) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Nut Shell swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Countryside
Benjamin Moore has no exact twin of Countryside. The nearest is Sage Mountain (1488) at ΔE 3.52 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 28 vs 29). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Sage Mountain swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Countryside
Valspar has no exact twin of Countryside. The nearest is State of Mind (8005-10E) at ΔE 3.91 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 28 vs 29). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full State of Mind swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Countryside
Clare has no exact twin of Countryside. The nearest is Shade (PNT100-MD-14) at ΔE 4.5 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 28 vs 29). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Shade swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Countryside
Kompozit has no exact twin of Countryside. The nearest is Everlasting Sage (0422) at ΔE 4.65 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 30 vs 29). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Everlasting Sage swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Countryside
Magnolia Home has no exact twin of Countryside. The nearest is Homebody (JG-136) at ΔE 4.79 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 29 vs 29). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Homebody swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Countryside
Backdrop doesn't make a true equivalent of Countryside — the nearest deck color, Anita (BD-AN), is clearly different (ΔE 5.08). For an exact match, any Backdrop retailer can custom-tint Dunn-Edwards DEGR27 instead. See the full Anita swatch →