Color spec
| Brand | Dunn-Edwards |
| Name | Courtyard Green |
| SKU | DEC776 |
| Hex | #978D71 |
| RGB | 151, 141, 113 |
| HSL | 44°, 15%, 52% |
| LRV | 25 |
| Undertone | warm red-orange tone |
| Family | Neutral |
About Dunn-Edwards Courtyard Green
Courtyard Green sits in the mid-range at LRV 25, so it shifts visibly through the day — lighter and more open in morning light, deeper and moodier after dark. Its orange 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.
Courtyard Green is versatile enough for full rooms but has enough depth to anchor a space, so it suits living rooms, bedrooms and cabinetry alike. Greige-leaning neutrals like this are the safe whole-home choice when you want warmth without committing to a color.
Closest matches by brand
16 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 neutral from that brand.
Sherwin-Williams
Behr
Benjamin Moore
Valspar
PPG / Glidden
Glidden
Dutch Boy
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Magnolia Home
Farrow & Ball
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
Rodda
C2 Paint
Portola Paints
Kompozit
Similar Dunn-Edwards colors
closest in the Dunn-Edwards deckThe nearest shades to Courtyard Green within Dunn-Edwards'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 #978D71 in HSL space. Pair Courtyard Green 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.
Dunn-Edwards Courtyard Green Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Courtyard Green 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 Dunn-Edwards DEC776 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Courtyard Green
Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Courtyard Green. The nearest is Sawdust (SW 6158) at ΔE 3.66 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 26 vs 25). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Sawdust swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Courtyard Green
The closest Behr equivalent of Courtyard Green is Urban Safari (PPU8-04). At ΔE 0.8 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 26 vs 25). If Behr is your counter, order Urban Safari and you'll get the same color. See the full Urban Safari swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Courtyard Green
The closest Benjamin Moore equivalent of Courtyard Green is Hancock Gray (HC-97). At ΔE 0.68 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm yellow undertone and runs slightly lighter (LRV 27 vs 25). If Benjamin Moore is your counter, order Hancock Gray and you'll get the same color. See the full Hancock Gray swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Courtyard Green
At Valspar, the closest color to Courtyard Green is Sweet Carolina (5008-2A) — very close at ΔE 2.03, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 26.3 vs 25) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Sweet Carolina swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Courtyard Green
At Glidden, the closest color to Courtyard Green is Deep Ravine Green (60YY 28/139) — very close at ΔE 2.31, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 28 vs 25) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Deep Ravine Green swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Courtyard Green
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Courtyard Green is Stone Cottage (421-4DB) — very close at ΔE 2.98, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 28 vs 25) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Stone Cottage swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Courtyard Green
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Courtyard Green. The nearest is Lodgepole Pine (HGSW 3213) at ΔE 3.66 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 26 vs 25). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Lodgepole Pine swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Courtyard Green
Magnolia Home has no exact twin of Courtyard Green. The nearest is Garden Party (JG-53) at ΔE 4.38 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 26 vs 25). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Garden Party swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Courtyard Green
At Farrow & Ball, the closest color to Courtyard Green is Drab (NO. 41) — very close at ΔE 3.26, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 26 vs 25) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Drab swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Courtyard Green
The closest Diamond Vogel equivalent of Courtyard Green is Shagbark Olive (0352). At ΔE 0.57 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm yellow undertone and runs slightly lighter (LRV 27 vs 25). If Diamond Vogel is your counter, order Shagbark Olive and you'll get the same color. See the full Shagbark Olive swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Courtyard Green
At Hirshfield's, the closest color to Courtyard Green is Burning Idea (0373) — very close at ΔE 3.1, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 27 vs 25) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Burning Idea swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Courtyard Green
At Rodda, the closest color to Courtyard Green is Fennel Seed (CA150) — very close at ΔE 3.02, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 26 vs 25) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Fennel Seed swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Courtyard Green
At C2 Paint, the closest color to Courtyard Green is Cumin (C2-888) — very close at ΔE 2.35, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 27 vs 25) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Cumin swatch →
Portola Paints Equivalent of Courtyard Green
At Portola Paints, the closest color to Courtyard Green is Bond Street (BOND STREET) — very close at ΔE 2.97, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 28 vs 25) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Bond Street swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Courtyard Green
At Kompozit, the closest color to Courtyard Green is Burning Idea (0373) — very close at ΔE 3.1, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 26 vs 25) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Burning Idea swatch →