Color spec
| Brand | Benjamin Moore |
| Name | Van Courtland Blue |
| SKU | HC-145 |
| Hex | #86989E |
| RGB | 134, 152, 158 |
| HSL | 195°, 11%, 57% |
| LRV | 31 |
| Undertone | cool blue-green tone |
| Family | Gray |
About Benjamin Moore Van Courtland Blue
Van Courtland Blue sits in the mid-range at LRV 31, so it shifts visibly through the day — lighter and more open in morning light, deeper and moodier after dark. 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. South-facing rooms will pull it lighter and warmer, while north light cools it down.
Van Courtland Blue is versatile enough for full rooms but has enough depth to anchor a space, so it suits living rooms, bedrooms and cabinetry alike. Grays like this read as a modern neutral and sit comfortably alongside both warm woods and cool metals.
Closest matches by brand
18 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 gray from that brand.
Sherwin-Williams
Behr
Valspar
PPG / Glidden
Glidden
Dutch Boy
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Magnolia Home
Farrow & Ball
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
Rodda
C2 Paint
Clare
Portola Paints
Backdrop
Kompozit
Similar Benjamin Moore colors
closest in the Benjamin Moore deckThe nearest shades to Van Courtland Blue within Benjamin Moore'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 #86989E in HSL space. Pair Van Courtland 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.
Benjamin Moore Van Courtland Blue Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Van Courtland 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 Benjamin Moore HC-145 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Van Courtland Blue
Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Morning at Sea (SW 9634), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.87). It runs slightly darker (LRV 29 vs 31) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Van Courtland Blue without repainting risk. See the full Morning at Sea swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Van Courtland Blue
Behr's nearest match is Rainy Season (MQ5-27), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.6). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 30 vs 31) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Van Courtland Blue without repainting risk. See the full Rainy Season swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Van Courtland Blue
At Valspar, the closest color to Van Courtland Blue is Evening Eclipse (4007-3C) — very close at ΔE 2.51, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 29.5 vs 31) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Evening Eclipse swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Van Courtland Blue
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Van Courtland Blue is Seastone (PPG10-11) — very close at ΔE 2.72, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 30 vs 31) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Seastone swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Van Courtland Blue
At Glidden, the closest color to Van Courtland Blue is Seastone (PPG10-11) — very close at ΔE 2.71, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 30 vs 31) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Seastone swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Van Courtland Blue
Dutch Boy's nearest match is Neptune's Rings (431-3DB), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.79). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 31 vs 31) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Van Courtland Blue without repainting risk. See the full Neptune's Rings swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Van Courtland Blue
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Marine Park (HGSW 3314), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.59). It runs slightly darker (LRV 29 vs 31) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Van Courtland Blue without repainting risk. See the full Marine Park swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Van Courtland Blue
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Van Courtland Blue is Cold and Rainy (DESS36) — very close at ΔE 2.51, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 31 vs 31) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Cold and Rainy swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Van Courtland Blue
Magnolia Home has no exact twin of Van Courtland Blue. The nearest is Sir Drake (JG-02) at ΔE 4.49 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 30 vs 31). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Sir Drake swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Van Courtland Blue
At Farrow & Ball, the closest color to Van Courtland Blue is Oval Room Blue (NO. 85) — very close at ΔE 3.39, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 31 vs 31) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Oval Room Blue swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Van Courtland Blue
Diamond Vogel's nearest match is Nichols Beach (H048), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.81). It runs slightly darker (LRV 28 vs 31) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Van Courtland Blue without repainting risk. See the full Nichols Beach swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Van Courtland Blue
Hirshfield's's nearest match is Standish Blue (H0048), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.63). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 30 vs 31) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Van Courtland Blue without repainting risk. See the full Standish Blue swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Van Courtland Blue
Rodda's nearest match is Garibaldi (CA197), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.52). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 30 vs 31) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Van Courtland Blue without repainting risk. See the full Garibaldi swatch →
Portola Paints Equivalent of Van Courtland Blue
At Portola Paints, the closest color to Van Courtland Blue is Jules (JULES) — very close at ΔE 3.05, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 28 vs 31) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Jules swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Van Courtland Blue
Backdrop has no exact twin of Van Courtland Blue. The nearest is Polly Wants (BD-PW) at ΔE 3.65 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 27 vs 31). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Polly Wants swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Van Courtland Blue
At Kompozit, the closest color to Van Courtland Blue is In Good Taste (0505) — very close at ΔE 3, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 31 vs 31) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full In Good Taste swatch →