Benjamin Moore

Courtyard Green

546

Courtyard Green is a dark, leafy green with cool, natural undertones that give it a grounded, organic feel on walls. Its LRV of 21.3 means it absorbs a substantial amount of light, producing a sense of depth that suits studies, living rooms, or kitchens with sufficient natural light. The hue sits in a mid-range green that avoids both olive dullness and jewel-tone brightness.

Benjamin Moore's Chantilly Lace or Edgecomb Gray provide clean, lighter contrasts that let the green stand forward. Hale Navy and Kendall Charcoal work as companion darks, while Caliente introduces a warm accent for a more varied palette.

Brand

Benjamin Moore

Code

546

Collection

Benjamin Moore Classics

Courtyard Green in Different Light

Light temperature is measured in Kelvin: a warm 2700K bulb pulls colors toward yellow, while 5000K daylight reads cooler and truer. Check the color at the time of day you actually use the room.

Artificial Lighting

Bedroom scene to simulate Benjamin Moore Courtyard Green under artificial light

Natural Lighting

Living room scene to simulate Benjamin Moore Courtyard Green under natural light

Technical Specifications

Undertones

Type

Green

Strength

Medium

Temperature

cool

Hue Angle

88°

Yellow Family

Lightness

42%

Medium

Saturation

22%

Muted

LRV

21.3
0%100%
Very Dark
Dark
Medium
Light
Very Light
White

LRV measures how much light a color reflects, from 0 (black) to 100 (pure white). Below about 50 a color needs good lighting to avoid going flat, 60 and up helps brighten a room, and most whites sit above 80.

Color Position
Saturation →
Lightness →

Color Codes

HEX
#6E8454
RGB Decimal
110, 132, 84
RGB Percent
43.1%, 51.8%, 32.9%
HSL
87.5, 22.2%, 42.4%
HSV
87.5, 36.4%, 51.8%
CMYK
16.7%, 0.0%, 36.4%, 48.2%
YIQ
119.9, 2.3, -19.6
XYZ
16.28, 20.46, 11.48
CIE Lab
52.35, -16.93, 23.37
CIE Luv
52.35, -10.69, 31.69
Hunter Lab
45.23, -12.87, 15.35
Decimal
7242836

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