Castle Gate CSP-75 is a gray paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #918A81, LRV 26 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Sultry Castle from Vista Paint (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #918A81 · CSP-75
Castle Gate
26%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Castle Gate Technical Profile
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Castle Gate in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Castle Gate in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Benjamin MooreCastle Gate
Nearly identical
Vista PaintSultry Castle
Sultry Castle
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Dovetail
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Sultry Castle
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Castle Wall Grey
PPG
Nearly identical
Shale Stone
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Promising Gray
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Big Apple
Valspar
Nearly identical
Art District
Behr
Nearly identical
Enchanted
Kilz
Very similar
Mole's Breath
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Pearl Mouse Grey
RAL
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Castle Gate
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Castle Gate
#918A81
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#ABAD85
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Castle Gate
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Castle Gate 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 Benjamin Moore Colors
Other Benjamin Moore colors close to Castle Gate.
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 Gate — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Castle Gate have?
Castle Gate by Benjamin Moore has a warm (golden) undertone and sits in the gray color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Castle Gate in your own space before committing.
What colors match Castle Gate from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Castle Gate are Sultry Castle by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Dovetail by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Sultry Castle by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Castle Gate'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 Gate?
Castle Gate has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 25.8, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-depth color with real presence — strong on accent walls, libraries, and rooms with good natural light.
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Castle Gate's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.