ColorplanBenjamin Moore Country Life (1490) is a very dark warm gray (greige) with a warm yellow undertone and an LRV of 14. Closest matches: Sherwin-Williams Thunderous (SW 6201), Farrow & Ball Pantalon (No.221) and Behr Mountain Olive (N350-7A). For trim, try White (OC-151).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Benjamin Moore whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Gray |
| LRV | 14.1 (dark; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #6E6958 |
| RGB | 110, 105, 88 |
| HSL | 46°, 11%, 39% |
About Country Life
Country Life (1490) is a very dark warm gray (greige) from Benjamin Moore with a warm yellow undertone. With an LRV of 14, Country Life absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.
In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Country Life's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward. It's a good fit for accent walls, front doors, cabinetry and powder rooms. It's very close to Castle Peak Gray (1561); you'd mostly see the difference side by side.
How Country Life changes with the light
Country Life is a deep color. In north-facing or dim rooms it reads darker and cozier; in south-facing rooms it shows more of its color. Either can work, depending on the mood you want.
North-facing rooms
Country Life will read even deeper in north light: great for a cozy, enveloping room, less so if you want it bright.
East-facing rooms
Country Life will look warmer and brighter in the morning and cooler and grayer by afternoon; check a sample at both times.
South-facing rooms
South light keeps Country Life from feeling heavy, so deep colors work well here.
West-facing rooms
Country Life will glow warmer in the late afternoon.
See Country Life in real homes
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Country Life equivalents in other brands
The closest color from each brand. ΔE (“delta E”) scores how different two colors look: under 2.5 is very hard to tell apart on a wall, over 5 is clearly different.
Farrow & Ball
Very close · ΔE 2.1
Also close: Salon Drab (ΔE 4.0)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Country Life questions
What undertone does Country Life have?
Country Life has a warm yellow undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Country Life's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is Country Life a light or dark color?
Country Life has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 14.1 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a very dark color. With an LRV of 14, Country Life absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.
What is the closest match to Country Life in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Thunderous SW 6201 (close, ΔE 3.6); Farrow & Ball: Pantalon No.221 (very close, ΔE 2.1); Behr: Mountain Olive N350-7A (close, ΔE 3.8). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Country Life?
Try White (OC-151) on trim and Distant Gray (OC-68) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Country Life's undertone.
Where does Country Life work best?
Country Life works well in accent walls, front doors, cabinetry and powder rooms. With an LRV of 14, Country Life absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.
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