Castle Walls 1573 is a gray paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #A3AEA6, 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.
Ref. #A3AEA6 · 1573
Castle Walls
41%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
Castle Walls Technical Profile
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Castle Walls in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Castle Walls 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 Walls
Nearly identical
Dunn-EdwardsLife Aquatic
Life Aquatic
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Artful Green
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Silvered Teal
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Gaelic Garden
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Light Drizzle
PPG
Nearly identical
Cambridge Lily
Valspar
Nearly identical
Halcyon Green
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Frozen Pond
Behr
Very similar
Sage Pond
Kilz
Very similar
Water .06
Colorhouse
Very similar
Dix Blue
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Castle Walls
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
Pure 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
Similar Benjamin Moore Colors
Other Benjamin Moore colors close to Castle Walls.
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 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. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Castle Walls in your own space before committing.
What colors match Castle Walls from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Castle Walls are Life Aquatic by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Artful Green by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Silvered Teal by Dutch Boy (a near-identical 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 Light Reflectance Value (LRV) 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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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Castle Walls's cool (green) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.