Color spec
| Brand | HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams |
| Name | Courtly Blue |
| SKU | HGSW 2391 |
| Hex | #3B496D |
| RGB | 59, 73, 109 |
| HSL | 223°, 30%, 33% |
| LRV | 7 |
| Undertone | cool blue tone |
| Family | Blue |
About HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Courtly Blue
At LRV 7, Courtly Blue is about as dark as paint gets — it reads near-black on a wall and reveals its character only in direct daylight or under warm bulbs. Its blue 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. In rooms with little natural light it can feel heavy, so reserve it for spaces you want to feel enveloping.
Courtly Blue earns its keep as a statement: accent walls, a front door, cabinetry, a moody powder room, or exterior trim where you want sharp contrast. Blues calm a room, which makes them popular in bedrooms, bathrooms and home offices.
Closest matches by brand
15 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 blue from that brand.
Sherwin-Williams
Behr
Benjamin Moore
Valspar
PPG / Glidden
Glidden
Dutch Boy
Dunn-Edwards
Magnolia Home
Farrow & Ball
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
C2 Paint
Annie Sloan
Kompozit
Similar HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams colors
closest in the HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams deckThe nearest shades to Courtly Blue within HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams'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 #3B496D in HSL space. Pair Courtly 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.
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Courtly Blue Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Courtly 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 HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams HGSW 2391 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Courtly Blue
The closest Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Courtly Blue is Dignified (SW 6538). At ΔE 0 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool blue undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 7 vs 7). If Sherwin-Williams is your counter, order Dignified and you'll get the same color. See the full Dignified swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Courtly Blue
The closest Behr equivalent of Courtly Blue is Bon Nuit (MQ5-14). At ΔE 0.88 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool blue undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 7 vs 7). If Behr is your counter, order Bon Nuit and you'll get the same color. See the full Bon Nuit swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Courtly Blue
At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Courtly Blue is Wizard (CC-966) — very close at ΔE 2.86, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 8 vs 7) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Wizard swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Courtly Blue
At Valspar, the closest color to Courtly Blue is Skyline (8003-47G) — very close at ΔE 3.42, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 6 vs 7) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Skyline swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Courtly Blue
The closest PPG / Glidden equivalent of Courtly Blue is Egyptian Violet (PPG1168-7). At ΔE 0.76 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool blue undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 7 vs 7). If PPG / Glidden is your counter, order Egyptian Violet and you'll get the same color. See the full Egyptian Violet swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Courtly Blue
The closest Glidden equivalent of Courtly Blue is Egyptian Violet (PPG1168-7). At ΔE 0.67 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool blue undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 7 vs 7). If Glidden is your counter, order Egyptian Violet and you'll get the same color. See the full Egyptian Violet swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Courtly Blue
The closest Dutch Boy equivalent of Courtly Blue is Inky Blue (241-7DB). At ΔE 0 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool blue undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 7 vs 7). If Dutch Boy is your counter, order Inky Blue and you'll get the same color. See the full Inky Blue swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Courtly Blue
The closest Dunn-Edwards equivalent of Courtly Blue is Jazz Age Blues (DET574). At ΔE 0.78 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool blue undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 7 vs 7). If Dunn-Edwards is your counter, order Jazz Age Blues and you'll get the same color. See the full Jazz Age Blues swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Courtly Blue
Magnolia Home has no exact twin of Courtly Blue. The nearest is Silos District (JG-92) at ΔE 4.11 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 8 vs 7). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Silos District swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Courtly Blue
At Farrow & Ball, the closest color to Courtly Blue is Blue Maize (NO. CB11) — very close at ΔE 2.69, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 6 vs 7) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Blue Maize swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Courtly Blue
Diamond Vogel has no exact twin of Courtly Blue. The nearest is Star-Studded (0620) at ΔE 4.79 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 7 vs 7). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Star-Studded swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Courtly Blue
Hirshfield's has no exact twin of Courtly Blue. The nearest is Quiet Peace (0592) at ΔE 3.71 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 9 vs 7). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Quiet Peace swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Courtly Blue
At C2 Paint, the closest color to Courtly Blue is Cordon Bleu (C2-774) — very close at ΔE 2.58, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 7 vs 7) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Cordon Bleu swatch →
Annie Sloan Equivalent of Courtly Blue
Annie Sloan has no exact twin of Courtly Blue. The nearest is Napoleonic Blue (NAPOLEONIC BLUE) at ΔE 4.32 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 5 vs 7). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Napoleonic Blue swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Courtly Blue
Kompozit has no exact twin of Courtly Blue. The nearest is Quiet Peace (0592) at ΔE 3.71 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 7 vs 7). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Quiet Peace swatch →