Country Squire vs Hazel
Country Squire and Hazel come from the same Sherwin-Williams collection. Country Squire reads as blue, while Hazel reads as green — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. The 44-point LRV gap — 50 for Hazel vs 5 for Country Squire — means Hazel will open up a space more effectively. Both share a cool character, which means they'll respond to light and surrounding materials in similar ways. A ΔE of 49.1 puts these firmly in different territory — two distinct design choices rather than close alternatives. Below you'll find 2 real-room photo comparisons where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
Country Squire vs Hazel in Real Spaces
2 real rooms side by side. Seeing Country Squire and Hazel in actual rooms makes the difference concrete; browse the spaces below to get a feel for how each color lives on a wall.
Bathroom
Small bathrooms intensify color. A shade that seems quiet in a larger room can feel immersive when you're surrounded by it on four walls. Hazel returns significantly more light to the room — in a smaller or darker space, that difference in perceived brightness is hard to miss.
Front Door
On a front door, the color is both the first and last thing you see — a context where even a modest tonal difference reads clearly. Hazel reflects noticeably more light off the walls, making the space read more open than Country Squire.
Color Details
Country Squire vs Hazel Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Country Squire on one side and Hazel on the other.
Digital color is approximate. These simulations are generated from the manufacturer's hex values and overlaid on grayscale room photos — your screen's calibration, brightness, and viewing angle all affect how they render. Before committing to either color, test physical samples in your own space under the light you actually live with.