Castle Path 730C-3 is a neutral paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #C1C4AF, LRV 50 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Side Kick from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #C1C4AF · 730C-3
Castle Path
50%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
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Castle Path in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Castle Path in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
BehrCastle Path
Nearly identical
PPGSide Kick
Side Kick
PPG
Nearly identical
Fernwood
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Grecian Green
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Plume Grass
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Mint Frost
Valspar
Nearly identical
Softened Green
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Mizzle
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Zion
Kilz
Very similar
Tickled Crow
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Nourish .02
Colorhouse
Very similar
Colonial Gray
Dutch Boy
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Castle Path
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Castle Path
#C1C4AF
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#93AD85
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Castle Path
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Castle Path 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 Path.
More neutral colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the neutral family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Castle Path — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Castle Path have?
Castle Path by Behr has a neutral undertone and sits in the neutral color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Castle Path in your own space before committing.
What colors match Castle Path from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Castle Path are Side Kick by PPG (a near-identical match), Fernwood by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Pale Pine by PPG (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Castle Path's look from a brand your local store carries. Confirm with a physical sample, since sheen and lighting shift the final result.
What is the LRV of Castle Path?
Castle Path has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 50.0, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-light color — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions.
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Castle Path's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.