Castle Walls 1573 is a gray paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #A3AEA6, estimated LRV 41 and a cool (green) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Life Aquatic from Dunn-Edwards (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Benjamin Moore · #A3AEA6 · 1573
Castle Walls
41%Estimated LRV
Cool (Green)Undertone
Castle Walls Technical Profile
HEX Code#A3AEA6
RGB163, 174, 166
Estimated LRV40.8
UndertoneCool (Green)
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Color Familygray
BrandBenjamin Moore
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#A2B0A8
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#A5B3AB
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Colors That Work With Castle Walls
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Castle Walls
#A3AEA6
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#85ADA4
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Castle Walls
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Castle Walls 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
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Castle Walls — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Castle Walls have?
Castle Walls by Benjamin Moore has a cool (green) undertone and sits in the gray color family. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Castle Walls from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Castle Walls are Life Aquatic by Dunn-Edwards (a close digital match), Artful Green by Vista Paint (a close digital match), Silvered Teal by Dutch Boy (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Castle Walls'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 Walls?
Castle Walls has a estimated lightness value of 40.8, 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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