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Kompozit Courtyard0344 · #C8BDA4 · LRV 51

Courtyard reads as a warm red-orange tone — light — bounces daylight without going clinical. The notes below cover the color's details, what Kompozit 0344 actually looks like under different light, and the closest matches at competing US brands.

KOMPOZIT COURTYARD
RGB 200, 189, 164LRV 51

Color spec

BrandKompozit
NameCourtyard
SKU0344
Hex#C8BDA4
RGB200, 189, 164
HSL42°, 25%, 71%
LRV51
Undertonewarm red-orange tone
FamilyNeutral
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About Kompozit Courtyard

At LRV 51, Courtyard is a light color that bounces daylight around a room without tipping into stark white. 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. It holds its undertone in most exposures, which is what makes light shades like this so forgiving room to room.

Courtyard is an easy whole-room color for living spaces and bedrooms, and light enough to carry onto trim or a ceiling if you want a soft, seamless look. 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 5

The 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

1,947 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.23
All neutral at Sherwin-Williams →
SW 6149 · #C8BBA3 · ΔE 1.23 · LRV 50
SW 6156 · #CDBDA2 · ΔE 2.19 · LRV 52
SW 2822 · #CBBCA5 · ΔE 2.34 · LRV 52
SW 9173 · #C8BCAB · ΔE 3.41 · LRV 51

Behr

5,644 colors in deck · best ΔE 0.88
All neutral at Behr →
PWL-91 · #C9BFA8 · ΔE 0.88 · LRV 53
ECC-64-1 · #C7BEA7 · ΔE 1.01 · LRV 52
PPU8-18 · #C4BCA7 · ΔE 1.71 · LRV 50
PPU8-10 · #CDBEA3 · ΔE 1.79 · LRV 52

Benjamin Moore

4,068 colors in deck · best ΔE 0.99
All neutral at Benjamin Moore →
CSP-1035 · #CAC0A6 · ΔE 0.99 · LRV 53
CW-30 · #C5BCA2 · ΔE 1.2 · LRV 50
CW-145 · #C8BCA7 · ΔE 1.77 · LRV 51
1032 · #CFBCA4 · ΔE 3.96 · LRV 51

Valspar

2,858 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.08
All neutral at Valspar →
8003-27C · #C4BCA0 · ΔE 2.08 · LRV 50
8004-22C · #CDC09F · ΔE 2.63 · LRV 53
6006-3C · #C7BF9E · ΔE 3.36 · LRV 52
3007-10B · #D1BEA1 · ΔE 3.43 · LRV 53

PPG / Glidden

2,132 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.23
All neutral at PPG / Glidden →
PPG1097-4 · #C8BBA3 · ΔE 1.23 · LRV 50
PPG14-26 · #C8BFAA · ΔE 1.55 · LRV 52
PPG15-25 · #C8BCAA · ΔE 2.98 · LRV 51
PPG1113-3 · #C5C1A3 · ΔE 4.1 · LRV 53

Glidden

3,101 colors in deck · best ΔE 0.97
All neutral at Glidden →
PPG1102-3 · #C4BAA1 · ΔE 0.97 · LRV 49
PPG14-26 · #C8C0AA · ΔE 1.65 · LRV 53
PPG1097-4 · #C9BBA3 · ΔE 1.67 · LRV 51
45YY 51/105 · #C7BEAC · ΔE 2.53 · LRV 51

Dutch Boy

1,340 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.23
All neutral at Dutch Boy →
419-3DB · #C8BBA3 · ΔE 1.23 · LRV 50
421-2DB · #C7BCA8 · ΔE 1.92 · LRV 51
418-1DB · #CDBD9F · ΔE 2.32 · LRV 52
423-2DB · #C1BCA7 · ΔE 2.87 · LRV 50
HGSW 3186 · #C8BBA3 · ΔE 1.23 · LRV 50
HGSW 6149 · #C8BBA3 · ΔE 1.23 · LRV 50
HGSW 3216 · #CDBDA2 · ΔE 2.19 · LRV 52
HGSW 6156 · #CDBDA2 · ΔE 2.19 · LRV 52

Dunn-Edwards

2,298 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.4
All neutral at Dunn-Edwards →
DET637 · #C7BDA8 · ΔE 1.4 · LRV 51
DESS22 · #C8C0A6 · ΔE 1.7 · LRV 52
DE6172 · #CEBE9F · ΔE 2.49 · LRV 49
DE6234 · #C5C0AC · ΔE 2.98 · LRV 49

Magnolia Home

160 colors in deck · best ΔE 3.86
All neutral at Magnolia Home →
JG-109 · #C5BBAC · ΔE 3.86 · LRV 50
JG-48 · #C2BFA2 · ΔE 4.31 · LRV 51

Farrow & Ball

302 colors in deck · best ΔE 0.48
All neutral at Farrow & Ball →
NO. 10 · #C7BDA4 · ΔE 0.48 · LRV 51
NO. 211 · #C9BFAB · ΔE 1.87 · LRV 53
NO. 4 · #C7BFAB · ΔE 1.99 · LRV 52
NO. 15 · #C6C0AA · ΔE 2.39 · LRV 53

Diamond Vogel

1,386 colors in deck · best ΔE 0.67
All neutral at Diamond Vogel →
0344 · #C9BFA6 · ΔE 0.67 · LRV 53
0350 · #C5BCA3 · ΔE 1.03 · LRV 50
0336 · #C6BCAA · ΔE 2.57 · LRV 51
0183 · #CCBDAB · ΔE 4.03 · LRV 52

Hirshfield's

1,469 colors in deck · best ΔE 0
All neutral at Hirshfield's →
0344 · #C8BDA4 · ΔE 0 · LRV 51
0358 · #C7C0A9 · ΔE 1.93 · LRV 53
0378 · #C7C1A8 · ΔE 2.52 · LRV 53
0183 · #CCBCA9 · ΔE 4.05 · LRV 51

Rodda

357 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.26
All neutral at Rodda →
CA140 · #C3BAA7 · ΔE 2.26 · LRV 50
CA093 · #CAB9A3 · ΔE 3.59 · LRV 50
CA036 · #C8BAA8 · ΔE 3.67 · LRV 50
CA092 · #CBB89F · ΔE 3.88 · LRV 50

C2 Paint

580 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.43
All neutral at C2 Paint →
C2-910 · #C4BCA4 · ΔE 1.43 · LRV 50
C2-799 · #CEBFA4 · ΔE 1.87 · LRV 53
C2-895 · #C8BAA3 · ΔE 1.97 · LRV 50
BD78 · #C8C1A4 · ΔE 2.76 · LRV 53

Portola Paints

69 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.78
All neutral at Portola Paints →
TIKAL · #BDB49A · ΔE 2.78 · LRV 46
SEVILLA · #BDB6A2 · ΔE 2.94 · LRV 47

Similar Kompozit colors

closest in the Kompozit deck

The nearest shades to Courtyard within Kompozit's own range, ranked by perceptual color distance — useful when you want the same look a touch lighter, darker, or warmer.

0358 · LRV 53
0378 · LRV 53
0183 · LRV 52
0336 · LRV 50
0274 · LRV 52
0420 · LRV 52

Coordinated palette

Generated by hue-rotating #C8BDA4 in HSL space. Pair Courtyard with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.

COMPLEMENTARY
#C8BDA4 + #A4AFC8
TRIADIC
#C8BDA4 · #A4C8BD · #BDA4C8
ANALOGOUS
#C8ABA4 · #C8BDA4 · #C1C8A4

Accessibility (WCAG contrast)

Sample text on white
1.86:1fail
Sample text on black
11.27:1AAA

WCAG 2.1: AA = 4.5:1 normal text · AA Large = 3:1 large text · AAA = 7:1 normal text.

Kompozit Courtyard Equivalents at Other Brands

Matching Courtyard 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 Kompozit 0344 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.

Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Courtyard

Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Relaxed Khaki (SW 6149), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.23). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 50 vs 51) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Courtyard without repainting risk. See the full Relaxed Khaki swatch →

Behr Equivalent of Courtyard

Behr's nearest match is Jungle Khaki (ECC-64-1), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.01). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 52 vs 51) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Courtyard without repainting risk. See the full Jungle Khaki swatch →

Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Courtyard

Benjamin Moore's nearest match is Brick House Tan (CW-145), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.77). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 51 vs 51) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Courtyard without repainting risk. See the full Brick House Tan swatch →

Valspar Equivalent of Courtyard

At Valspar, the closest color to Courtyard is Good to Grow (8003-27C) — very close at ΔE 2.08, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 50 vs 51) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Good to Grow swatch →

PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Courtyard

PPG / Glidden's nearest match is Dusty Trail (PPG1097-4), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.23). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 50 vs 51) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Courtyard without repainting risk. See the full Dusty Trail swatch →

Glidden Equivalent of Courtyard

Glidden's nearest match is Dusty Trail (PPG1097-4), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.67). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 51 vs 51) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Courtyard without repainting risk. See the full Dusty Trail swatch →

Dutch Boy Equivalent of Courtyard

Dutch Boy's nearest match is Sand Fatigues (419-3DB), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.23). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 50 vs 51) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Courtyard without repainting risk. See the full Sand Fatigues swatch →

HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Courtyard

HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Relaxed Khaki (HGSW 3186), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.23). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 50 vs 51) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Courtyard without repainting risk. See the full Relaxed Khaki swatch →

Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Courtyard

Dunn-Edwards's nearest match is Seagull Wail (DET637), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.4). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 51 vs 51) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Courtyard without repainting risk. See the full Seagull Wail swatch →

Magnolia Home Equivalent of Courtyard

Magnolia Home has no exact twin of Courtyard. The nearest is Gold Moss (JG-48) at ΔE 4.31 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 51 vs 51). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Gold Moss swatch →

Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Courtyard

The closest Farrow & Ball equivalent of Courtyard is Fawn (NO. 10). At ΔE 0.48 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 51 vs 51). If Farrow & Ball is your counter, order Fawn and you'll get the same color. See the full Fawn swatch →

Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Courtyard

Diamond Vogel's nearest match is Helen of Troy (0350), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.03). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 50 vs 51) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Courtyard without repainting risk. See the full Helen of Troy swatch →

Hirshfield's Equivalent of Courtyard

The closest Hirshfield's equivalent of Courtyard is Courtyard (0344). At ΔE 0 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 51 vs 51). If Hirshfield's is your counter, order Courtyard and you'll get the same color. See the full Courtyard swatch →

Rodda Equivalent of Courtyard

Rodda has no exact twin of Courtyard. The nearest is Spun Yarn (CA093) at ΔE 3.59 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 50 vs 51). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Spun Yarn swatch →

C2 Paint Equivalent of Courtyard

C2 Paint's nearest match is Bristle (C2-910), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.43). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 50 vs 51) and carries a warm yellow undertone, so it substitutes for Courtyard without repainting risk. See the full Bristle swatch →

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