Castleton Mist HC-1 is a yellow paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #DBD4A2, LRV 61 and a cool (green) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Spring Willow Green from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #DBD4A2 · HC-1
Castleton Mist
61%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
Castleton Mist Technical Profile
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Castleton Mist in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Castleton Mist in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Benjamin MooreCastleton Mist
Nearly identical
PPGSpring Willow Green
Spring Willow Green
PPG
Nearly identical
Cadence Green
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Origin
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Origin
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Ground Ginger
Behr
Nearly identical
Olive Oil
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Plum Passion
Valspar
Nearly identical
Pampas
Kilz
Very similar
Wild Lime
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Thrive .01
Colorhouse
Very similar
Light Ivory
RAL
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Castleton Mist
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Castleton Mist
#DBD4A2
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A0B47E
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Castleton Mist
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Castleton Mist 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 Castleton Mist.
More yellow colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the yellow family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Castleton Mist — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Castleton Mist have?
Castleton Mist by Benjamin Moore has a cool (green) undertone and sits in the yellow color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Castleton Mist in your own space before committing.
What colors match Castleton Mist from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Castleton Mist are Spring Willow Green by PPG (a near-identical match), Cadence Green by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match), Origin by Vista Paint (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Castleton Mist'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 Castleton Mist?
Castleton Mist has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 61.4, 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 Castleton Mist's cool (green) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.