Color spec
| Brand | Behr |
| Name | Courtyard Blue |
| SKU | BXC-48 |
| Hex | #628B8F |
| RGB | 98, 139, 143 |
| HSL | 185°, 19%, 47% |
| LRV | 23 |
| Undertone | cool blue-green tone |
| Family | Teal |
About Behr Courtyard Blue
With an LRV of 23, Courtyard Blue is a deep, dramatic shade. It soaks up light in north-facing rooms and looks richest where strong daylight hits it. Its teal undertone is the part to watch: it gets picked up by whatever sits next to it, so test it against your trim, floor and the room's main light before committing. Warm artificial light softens it; cool LED can make it look flat, so match your bulbs to the mood you want.
Courtyard Blue works best as a feature — a single wall, built-ins, a study or dining room — rather than wrapping a whole bright space. Teals add character without shouting — good for a vanity, an island or a feature wall.
Closest matches by brand
10 brands within ΔE 5The closest matches per brand by ΔE2000, computed against each brand's full deck. Only colors within ΔE 5 (close enough to substitute on a wall) are shown — brands with no real match are left off. Tap any swatch for its full single-color spec; tap the brand title to browse all teal from that brand.
Sherwin-Williams
Benjamin Moore
Valspar
PPG / Glidden
Glidden
Dutch Boy
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Rodda
C2 Paint
Similar Behr colors
closest in the Behr deckThe nearest shades to Courtyard Blue within Behr's own range, ranked by perceptual color distance — useful when you want the same look a touch lighter, darker, or warmer.
Coordinated palette
Generated by hue-rotating #628B8F in HSL space. Pair Courtyard Blue with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.
Accessibility (WCAG contrast)
WCAG 2.1: AA = 4.5:1 normal text · AA Large = 3:1 large text · AAA = 7:1 normal text.
Behr Courtyard Blue Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Courtyard Blue from a different paint counter? Below is the single closest color in each major US deck and how close it really is. Remember that any paint store can also custom-tint Behr BXC-48 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Courtyard Blue
At Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Courtyard Blue is Mountain Stream (SW 7612) — very close at ΔE 2.87, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 25 vs 23) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Mountain Stream swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Courtyard Blue
Benjamin Moore has no exact twin of Courtyard Blue. The nearest is Blue Echo (AF-505) at ΔE 4.31 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 23 vs 23). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Blue Echo swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Courtyard Blue
At Valspar, the closest color to Courtyard Blue is Villa Blue (5002-4B) — very close at ΔE 3.08, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 23.9 vs 23) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Villa Blue swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Courtyard Blue
PPG / Glidden has no exact twin of Courtyard Blue. The nearest is Twilight Stroll (PPG10-03) at ΔE 4.29 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 24 vs 23). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Twilight Stroll swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Courtyard Blue
The closest Glidden equivalent of Courtyard Blue is Deep Ocean Teal (90GG 23/142). At ΔE 0.99 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool blue-green undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 23 vs 23). If Glidden is your counter, order Deep Ocean Teal and you'll get the same color. See the full Deep Ocean Teal swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Courtyard Blue
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Courtyard Blue is Muted Teal (333-5DB) — very close at ΔE 3.38, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 24 vs 23) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Muted Teal swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Courtyard Blue
Dunn-Edwards has no exact twin of Courtyard Blue. The nearest is Bell Blue (DET554) at ΔE 3.73 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 24 vs 23). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Bell Blue swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Courtyard Blue
Rodda has no exact twin of Courtyard Blue. The nearest is Shady Pier (R075) at ΔE 3.57 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 22 vs 23). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Shady Pier swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Courtyard Blue
C2 Paint has no exact twin of Courtyard Blue. The nearest is Churchill (C2-730) at ΔE 4.94 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 26 vs 23). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Churchill swatch →