Countryside
Often used for its genuinely dark qualities, Countryside remains a staple for Cloverdale Paint designers. It is widely considered one of the best colors in its class to anchor a room without demanding the spotlight. We've gathered 8 real-home scenarios to help you visualize this color alongside our expert data.
Hex
#717061
LRV
15.96
Countryside's Color Strip
Countryside is the fifth shade on this 7-color strip, sitting between Gravel and Forest Floor. The strip spans from White Pine at the lightest end to Copper Verde at the deepest. Color strip Ex21 groups these shades together so you can see how each reads next to its neighbors.
Countryside in Real Rooms
Countryside has a low LRV of 15.96 — it absorbs light and reads as a genuinely dark, enveloping color.
1 Bathroom Photo
Bathrooms test color in specific ways — task lighting, tile grout, and chrome or brass fixtures all compete for attention. Countryside holds its own against all of it, and tends to photograph even better than it reads in person.
Countryside gives this bathroom a clean, considered finish.
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2 Bedroom Photos
A bedroom finished in Countryside rewards the time you spend in it. The color is deep enough to feel intentional and luxurious, but not so saturated that it becomes visually tiring over time — it strikes the perfect balance for a space meant for both deep sleep and the slow, reflective hours before it.
Countryside sets a calm, restful tone in this bedroom.
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Countryside in a spacious bedroom — see how the color behaves at scale.
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1 Dining Room Photo
In a formal dining room, Countryside provides a sophisticated backdrop for artwork and large-scale mirrors. The color's depth helps to "absorb" the room's edges, making the flickering light of candles and the sparkle of glassware the stars of the show.
Countryside on the dining room walls — a color that makes evenings feel intentional.
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2 Misc Photos
In laundry rooms, Countryside adds a surprising level of "design" to a space that is often forgotten. It proves that even the most utilitarian rooms deserve a color that feels considered, intentional, and calming.
Countryside in a foyer — the first impression this color makes is a confident one.
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Countryside in a sun-filled room — how this color holds up in direct light.
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1 Kitchen Photo
Countryside is particularly effective in kitchens with a lot of natural light. It tempers the glare from sun hitting polished surfaces, providing a matte-like visual anchor that keeps the room feeling grounded even during the brightest parts of the day.
Countryside on the kitchen walls — a backdrop that works without demanding attention.
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1 Living Room Photo
Countryside provides a subtle architectural "lift" to a living room, especially those with high ceilings or intricate crown molding. The way shadows settle into the corners with this particular shade adds a layer of history and gravity to the space, making even a new build feel like it has stories to tell.
Countryside on the walls of this living room — warm, grounded, easy to live with.
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