Courtyard Green DEC776 is a brown paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #978D71, LRV 27 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Hancock Gray from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #978D71 · DEC776
Courtyard Green
27%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Courtyard Green Technical Profile
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Courtyard Green in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Courtyard Green in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Dunn-EdwardsCourtyard Green
Nearly identical
Benjamin MooreHancock Gray
Hancock Gray
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Urban Safari
Behr
Nearly identical
Sandalwood
Valspar
Nearly identical
Winter Grass
Kilz
Nearly identical
Mossy Gold
PPG
Nearly identical
Renwick Olive
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Shagbark Olive
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Sandalwood Tan
Vista Paint
Very similar
Stone Cottage
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Nourish .04
Colorhouse
Very similar
Yellow Grey
RAL
Very similar
Treron
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Courtyard Green
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Courtyard Green
#978D71
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A4AD85
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Courtyard Green
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Courtyard Green 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 Dunn-Edwards Colors
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More brown colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the brown family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Courtyard Green — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Courtyard Green have?
Courtyard Green by Dunn-Edwards has a neutral undertone and sits in the brown color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Courtyard Green in your own space before committing.
What colors match Courtyard Green from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Courtyard Green are Hancock Gray by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Urban Safari by Behr (a near-identical match), Urban Safari by Behr (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Courtyard Green'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 Courtyard Green?
Courtyard Green has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 26.8, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-depth color with real presence — strong on accent walls, libraries, and rooms with good natural light.
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