Color spec
| Brand | Magnolia Home |
| Name | Countryside |
| SKU | JG-52 |
| Hex | #9C9878 |
| RGB | 156, 152, 120 |
| HSL | 53°, 15%, 54% |
| LRV | 31 |
| Undertone | warm yellow tone |
| Family | Neutral |
About Magnolia Home Countryside
Countryside sits in the mid-range at LRV 31, so it shifts visibly through the day — lighter and more open in morning light, deeper and moodier after dark. Its yellow 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 by brand
16 brands within ΔE 5The closest matches per brand by ΔE2000, computed against each brand's full deck. Only colors within ΔE 5 (close enough to substitute on a wall) are shown — brands with no real match are left off. Tap any swatch for its full single-color spec; tap the brand title to browse all neutral from that brand.
Sherwin-Williams
Behr
Benjamin Moore
Valspar
PPG / Glidden
Glidden
Dutch Boy
Dunn-Edwards
Farrow & Ball
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
Rodda
C2 Paint
Portola Paints
Annie Sloan
Kompozit
Similar Magnolia Home colors
closest in the Magnolia Home deckThe nearest shades to Countryside within Magnolia Home'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 #9C9878 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.
Magnolia Home 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 Magnolia Home JG-52 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Countryside
At Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Countryside is Lemon Verbena (SW 7726) — very close at ΔE 2.6, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 31 vs 31) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Lemon Verbena swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Countryside
Behr's nearest match is Bermuda Grass (MQ6-57), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.7). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 32 vs 31) and carries a warm yellow undertone, so it substitutes for Countryside without repainting risk. See the full Bermuda Grass swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Countryside
Benjamin Moore has no exact twin of Countryside. The nearest is At Home with Nature (1518) at ΔE 3.62 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 30 vs 31). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full At Home with Nature swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Countryside
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Countryside is Mossy Gold (PPG11-17) — very close at ΔE 2.72, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 29 vs 31) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Mossy Gold swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Countryside
At Glidden, the closest color to Countryside is Sweet Annie (PPG1113-5) — very close at ΔE 2.61, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 29 vs 31) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Sweet Annie swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Countryside
Dunn-Edwards's nearest match is Fairbank Green (DE6250), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.82). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 31 vs 31) and carries a warm yellow undertone, so it substitutes for Countryside without repainting risk. See the full Fairbank Green swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Countryside
At Farrow & Ball, the closest color to Countryside is Green Stone (NO. 12) — very close at ΔE 2.38, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 33 vs 31) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Green Stone swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Countryside
At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Countryside is Abbey Stone (0365) — very close at ΔE 3.18, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 33 vs 31) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Abbey Stone swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Countryside
At Hirshfield's, the closest color to Countryside is Green Sleeves (0359) — very close at ΔE 3.16, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 32 vs 31) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Green Sleeves swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Countryside
Rodda has no exact twin of Countryside. The nearest is Spring Green (CA172) at ΔE 4.45 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 31 vs 31). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Spring Green swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Countryside
At C2 Paint, the closest color to Countryside is Calm (C2-924) — very close at ΔE 2.68, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 31 vs 31) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Calm swatch →
Portola Paints Equivalent of Countryside
Portola Paints has no exact twin of Countryside. The nearest is Bronson (BRONSON) at ΔE 4.29 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 31 vs 31). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Bronson swatch →
Annie Sloan Equivalent of Countryside
At Annie Sloan, the closest color to Countryside is Chateau Grey (CHATEAU GREY) — very close at ΔE 2.55, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 33 vs 31) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Chateau Grey swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Countryside
At Kompozit, the closest color to Countryside is Green Sleeves (0359) — very close at ΔE 3.16, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 31 vs 31) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Green Sleeves swatch →