Courtyard 6440 is a gray paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #475842, LRV 9 and a cool (green) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Jolly Holly from Dutch Boy (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #475842 · 6440
Courtyard
9%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
Courtyard Technical Profile
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Courtyard in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Courtyard in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Sherwin-WilliamsCourtyard
Nearly identical
Dutch BoyJolly Holly
Jolly Holly
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Chard
Behr
Nearly identical
Beverly
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Pine Forest
PPG
Very similar
American Pine
Kilz
Very similar
Glade Creek
Vista Paint
Very similar
Greener Pastures
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Chimichurri
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Green Grey
RAL
Very similar
Pleasant Hill
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Wilderness
Valspar
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Courtyard
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Courtyard
#475842
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#527B5D
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Courtyard
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Courtyard 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 Sherwin-Williams Colors
Other Sherwin-Williams colors close to Courtyard.
More gray colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Courtyard — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Courtyard have?
Courtyard by Sherwin-Williams has a cool (green) undertone and sits in the gray color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Courtyard in your own space before committing.
What colors match Courtyard from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Courtyard are Jolly Holly by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match), Chard by Behr (a near-identical match), Beverly by Farrow & Ball (a very close match) — the best options for getting Courtyard'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?
Courtyard has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 8.7, 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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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Courtyard's cool (green) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.