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Benjamin Moore Country Life 1490

Country Life

Benjamin Moore

1490

About Country Life by Benjamin Moore

Country Life 1490 by Benjamin Moore is a dark warm shade with a simple, inviting feel. It shows brightness around 14% and hue near 46° for steady results across rooms. Bold pick for accents, dining rooms, or small cozy spaces. Pairs nicely with soft whites, creams, and gentle grays.

Brightness: 14.1%

Tone: Warm

HEX: #6e6958

RGB: 110, 105, 88

Hue46°

Saturation11%

Lightness39%

Similar Colors by Benjamin Moore

These are close matches to Country Life from the same brand. They keep a similar look and work well in the same type of rooms.

Frequently asked questions

Quick answers about how Country Life looks in real rooms, how it behaves with light, and how it pairs with other shades.

Is Country Life 1490 a warm or cool color?
Country Life by Benjamin Moore is a warm deeper color. It will usually read warm in most homes rather than a sharp pure white.
What type of color is Country Life?
Country Life sits in the yellow or beige family. Its hue is about 46°, which keeps it in that range on the color wheel.
What are the color stats for Country Life?
Brightness is about 14%. Saturation is around 11%. Lightness (HSL L) is roughly 39%. Hue is close to 46°. The hex value is #6e6958. The RGB value is 110, 105, 88.
Is Country Life better for dark rooms or bright rooms?
Country Life has brightness around 14%. It is deeper, so it usually looks best in rooms with fair to strong daylight, where there is enough light to show the color.
Which colors go with Country Life?
You can match Country Life with simple whites for trim and ceiling, or with nearby neutrals from the same brand. The similar colors and complementary colors on this page are a good starting point for pairing.
Where does Country Life work best in a home?
Country Life works well as an accent on one or two walls, in cozy rooms, or in spaces with stronger daylight where a deeper color will not feel heavy.
How does Country Life compare to a pure white paint?
Country Life is softer than a pure untinted white. The warm undertone and deeper color feel more gentle on the eye, so it tends to look calmer and less stark on large walls.

Lighter Shades by Benjamin Moore

These lighter shades sit above Country Life in brightness. They give a softer feel without drifting far from the same family.

Darker Shades by Benjamin Moore

These colors drop a bit below Country Life in brightness. They can add depth without leaving the same style.

Complementary Colors by Benjamin Moore

These colors sit on the opposite side of the color wheel from Country Life. They add contrast without clashing.

Alternate Colors by other brands

These colors from other brands have a similar look to Country Life. They are helpful if you switch between brands or match to a contractor’s paint line.