Ref. #897F80 · 750B-5
Castle Hill
22%LRV Value
Warm (Pink)Undertone
Castle Hill Technical Profile
What color is Castle Hill? It's a deep warm gray with the hex code #897F80. Colors similar to Castle Hill include PPG Pewter Mug, Sherwin-Williams Sensuous Gray, Sherwin-Williams Renwick Heather. Castle Hill has a warm (pink) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. With an LRV of 22, Castle Hill creates a dramatic, enveloping mood — best on accent walls, dining rooms, and intimate spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light. As a warm neutral, Castle Hill pairs with off-whites for trim, white oak or walnut floors, and brass or warm brushed nickel hardware. Deep green, navy, or terra-cotta all read well as accent colors. Warm neutrals come alive under 2700K bulbs, where their underlying yellow or peach undertones add visible warmth. Under 4000K daylight they read cleaner and slightly cooler.
Colors Similar to Castle Hill
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Castle Hill
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Castle Hill
#897F80
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#AD9585
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Castle Hill
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Castle Hill Room Palettes
Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Warm & Inviting
Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable
Cool & Calm
Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful
Bold Contrast
Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking
Similar Behr Colors
Other Behr colors close to Castle Hill.
More gray colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Castle Hill — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Castle Hill have?
Castle Hill by Behr has a warm (pink) undertone and belongs to the gray color family.
What colors match Castle Hill from other brands?
The closest matches are Pewter Mug by PPG (#8B8283), Sensuous Gray by Sherwin-Williams (#837D7F), Renwick Heather by Sherwin-Williams (#8B7D7B). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Castle Hill?
Castle Hill has an LRV of 22.1, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Castle Hill's warm (pink) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.