Color spec
| Brand | HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams |
| Name | Backcountry Green |
| SKU | HGSW 2263 |
| Hex | #5E7F57 |
| RGB | 94, 127, 87 |
| HSL | 110°, 19%, 42% |
| LRV | 18 |
| Undertone | green / cool |
| Family | Green |
About HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Backcountry Green
With an LRV of 18, Backcountry Green is a deep, dramatic shade. It soaks up light in north-facing rooms and looks richest where strong daylight hits it. Its green 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. Warm artificial light softens it; cool LED can make it look flat, so match your bulbs to the mood you want.
Backcountry Green works best as a feature — a single wall, built-ins, a study or dining room — rather than wrapping a whole bright space. Greens bridge indoors and out, so they suit living rooms, kitchens and sunrooms.
Closest matches at every US brand
14 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 green from that brand.
Sherwin-Williams
Diamond Vogel
Valspar
Dunn-Edwards
Behr
Benjamin Moore
Kompozit
PPG / Glidden
Dutch Boy
Farrow & Ball
Clare
Magnolia Home
Backdrop
Similar HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams colors
closest in the HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams deckThe nearest shades to Backcountry Green within HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams'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 #5E7F57 in HSL space. Pair Backcountry Green 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.
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Backcountry Green Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Backcountry Green 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 HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams HGSW 2263 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Backcountry Green
The closest Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Backcountry Green is Garden Grove (SW 6445). At ΔE 0 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool green undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 18 vs 18). If Sherwin-Williams is your counter, order Garden Grove and you'll get the same color. See the full Garden Grove swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Backcountry Green
At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Backcountry Green is Melbourne (0725) — very close at ΔE 2.51, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 19 vs 18) and carries a cool green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Melbourne swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Backcountry Green
At Valspar, the closest color to Backcountry Green is Mixedwood Leaf (5007-6C) — very close at ΔE 2.57, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 17.1 vs 18) and carries a cool green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Mixedwood Leaf swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Backcountry Green
At Behr, the closest color to Backcountry Green is Old Vine (440F-6) — very close at ΔE 2.99, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 18 vs 18) and carries a cool green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Old Vine swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Backcountry Green
At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Backcountry Green is Raleigh Green (CW-525) — very close at ΔE 3.08, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 19 vs 18) and carries a cool green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Raleigh Green swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Backcountry Green
Kompozit has no exact twin of Backcountry Green. The nearest is Green Knoll (0760) at ΔE 4.09 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 18 vs 18). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Green Knoll swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Backcountry Green
PPG / Glidden has no exact twin of Backcountry Green. The nearest is Mint Leaves (PPG1120-7) at ΔE 4.7 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 19 vs 18). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Mint Leaves swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Backcountry Green
Dunn-Edwards doesn't make a true equivalent of Backcountry Green — the nearest deck color, Shaded Spruce (DE5587), is clearly different (ΔE 5.04). For an exact match, any Dunn-Edwards retailer can custom-tint HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams HGSW 2263 instead. See the full Shaded Spruce swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Backcountry Green
Farrow & Ball doesn't make a true equivalent of Backcountry Green — the nearest deck color, Calke Green (NO. 34), is clearly different (ΔE 6.73). For an exact match, any Farrow & Ball retailer can custom-tint HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams HGSW 2263 instead. See the full Calke Green swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Backcountry Green
Clare doesn't make a true equivalent of Backcountry Green — the nearest deck color, Daily Greens (PNT100-DP-61), is clearly different (ΔE 6.8). For an exact match, any Clare retailer can custom-tint HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams HGSW 2263 instead. See the full Daily Greens swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Backcountry Green
Magnolia Home doesn't make a true equivalent of Backcountry Green — the nearest deck color, Celery Seeds (JG-58), is clearly different (ΔE 7.34). For an exact match, any Magnolia Home retailer can custom-tint HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams HGSW 2263 instead. See the full Celery Seeds swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Backcountry Green
Dutch Boy doesn't make a true equivalent of Backcountry Green — the nearest deck color, Acadian Green (226-6DB), is clearly different (ΔE 7.9). For an exact match, any Dutch Boy retailer can custom-tint HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams HGSW 2263 instead. See the full Acadian Green swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Backcountry Green
Backdrop doesn't make a true equivalent of Backcountry Green — the nearest deck color, Old Soul (BD-OS), is clearly different (ΔE 11.5). For an exact match, any Backdrop retailer can custom-tint HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams HGSW 2263 instead. See the full Old Soul swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Backcountry Green
C2 Paint doesn't make a true equivalent of Backcountry Green — the nearest deck color, Fern (C2-663), is clearly different (ΔE 12.25). For an exact match, any C2 Paint retailer can custom-tint HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams HGSW 2263 instead. See the full Fern swatch →