Country Meadow K-256 is a blue paint color from Vista Paint. It has a hex value of #174E46, LRV 6 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Forest Green from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #174E46 · K-256
Country Meadow
6%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
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Country Meadow in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Country Meadow in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Vista PaintCountry Meadow
Nearly identical
Benjamin MooreForest Green
Forest Green
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Country Squire
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Emerald Forest
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Cute Pixie
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Midsummer Night
Valspar
Very similar
Deep Pine
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Holly Leaf
PPG
Very similar
Pine Green
RAL
Very similar
Moonlit Pool
Behr
Very similar
Deep Spruce
Kilz
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Country Meadow
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Country Meadow
#174E46
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#335365
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Country Meadow
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Country Meadow Room Palettes
Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Warm & Inviting
Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable
Cool & Calm
Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful
Bold Contrast
Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking
Similar Vista Paint Colors
Other Vista Paint colors close to Country Meadow.
More blue colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the blue family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Country Meadow — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Country Meadow have?
Country Meadow by Vista Paint has a neutral undertone and sits in the blue color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Country Meadow in your own space before committing.
What colors match Country Meadow from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Country Meadow are Forest Green by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Country Squire by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Ocean Tropic by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Country Meadow's look from a brand your local store carries. Confirm with a physical sample, since sheen and lighting shift the final result.
What is the LRV of Country Meadow?
Country Meadow has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 6.1, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a deep, dramatic color best saved for accent walls, dining rooms, and cozy spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light.
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Why Country Meadow's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.