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Castlerock

40%LRV Value
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Castlerock DE6375 is a gray paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #A9AAAB, LRV 40 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Soft Steel from Kilz (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.

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Castlerock Technical Profile

HEX Code#A9AAAB
RGB169, 170, 171
LRV40.1
UndertoneNeutral
Color Familygray
BrandDunn-Edwards

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Castlerock in Every Brand

The closest equivalent to Castlerock in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →

Dunn-EdwardsCastlerock
Nearly identical
KilzSoft Steel

Soft Steel

Kilz

Nearly identical

Wright Soft Grey

PPG

Nearly identical

Soft Pebble

Behr

Nearly identical

White Aluminium

RAL

Nearly identical

Tin Man

Vista Paint

Nearly identical

Tin Man

Hirshfield's

Nearly identical

Ironed Gray

Dutch Boy

Very similar

Gris

Sherwin-Williams

Very similar

Stormy Monday

Benjamin Moore

Very similar

Metropolis

Valspar

Very similar

Wool .03

Colorhouse

Very similar

Lamp Room Gray

Farrow & Ball

Visible difference

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Recommended Pairings

Colors That Work With Castlerock

Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Living room with applied paint colors

Side Walls

Castlerock

#A9AAAB

Accent Wall

Tonal Shift

A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.

#8585AD

Trim & Molding

Pure White

Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.

#FFFFFF

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Color Palettes for Castlerock

Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast

Base

Smoky Mountain

Complement

Smoky Mountain

Castlerock Room Palettes

Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Walls

This Color

Trim

Boysenberry Shadow

Accent

Deep in the Jungle

Pop

Parsley

Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

This Color

Trim

Cool December

Accent

Pencil Lead

Pop

Terra Rosa

Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

This Color

Trim

Cool December

Accent

Dark Ruby

Pop

Burmese Gold

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

Similar Dunn-Edwards Colors

Other Dunn-Edwards colors close to Castlerock.

Silver Screen

Dunn-Edwards · DET591

#A6AEAA

Industrial Age

Dunn-Edwards · DET618

#AEADAD

Muted Gray

Dunn-Edwards · DEGR64

#A8AAA4

Misty Seascape

Dunn-Edwards · DEGR75

#A9B1AE

Neutral Wave

Dunn-Edwards · DEGR57

#AFAFAC

Marinescape

Dunn-Edwards · DEGR77

#A3ADB0

More gray colors from other brands

Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.

Manchester Brown

Behr · QE-24

#4F4340

Heather Field

Behr · ECC-23-2

#909095

Softened Green

Sherwin-Williams · 6177

#BBBCA7

Just Barely

Dutch Boy · 402-3DB

#B4A39E

Rain Shadow

Behr · ECC-22-3

#677276

Shade‐Grown

Sherwin-Williams · 6188

#4E5147

Castlerock — Frequently Asked Questions

What undertone does Castlerock have?
Castlerock by Dunn-Edwards has a neutral 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 Castlerock in your own space before committing.
What colors match Castlerock from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Castlerock are Soft Steel by Kilz (a near-identical match), Wright Soft Grey by PPG (a near-identical match), Flagstone by PPG (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Castlerock'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 Castlerock?
Castlerock has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 40.1, 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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