Courtyard 0344 is a beige paint color from Vista Paint. It has a hex value of #C6BCA2, LRV 51 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Market Square Shell from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #C6BCA2 · 0344
Courtyard
51%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
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 →
Vista PaintCourtyard
Nearly identical
Benjamin MooreMarket Square Shell
Market Square Shell
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Dancing Dolphin
PPG
Nearly identical
Courtyard
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Jungle Khaki
Behr
Nearly identical
Good to Grow
Valspar
Nearly identical
Olive Gold
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Throwing Clay
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Peace of Mind
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Dry Mountains
Kilz
Very similar
Old White
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Silk Grey
RAL
Very similar
Metal .01
Colorhouse
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
#C6BCA2
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
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 Vista Paint Colors
Other Vista Paint colors close to Courtyard.
More beige colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the beige family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Courtyard — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Courtyard have?
Courtyard by Vista Paint has a neutral undertone and sits in the beige 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 Market Square Shell by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Dancing Dolphin by PPG (a near-identical match), Courtyard by Hirshfield's (a near-identical 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 50.6, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-light color — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions.
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Courtyard's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.