Castle Moss 423-4DB is a gray paint color from Dutch Boy. It has a hex value of #807A63, LRV 19 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Ironclad from Valspar (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #807A63 · 423-4DB
Castle Moss
19%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Castle Moss Technical Profile
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Castle Moss in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Castle Moss in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Dutch BoyCastle Moss
Nearly identical
ValsparIronclad
Ironclad
Valspar
Nearly identical
Knotweed
Behr
Nearly identical
Sussex Green
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Smoky Forest
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Sonata
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Sonata
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Dibber
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Country Tweed
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Olive Wood
Kilz
Very similar
Autumn Gray
PPG
Very similar
Stone .06
Colorhouse
Visible difference
Olive Grey
RAL
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Castle Moss
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Castle Moss
#807A63
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#95A274
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Castle Moss
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Castle Moss 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 Dutch Boy Colors
Other Dutch Boy colors close to Castle Moss.
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 Moss — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Castle Moss have?
Castle Moss by Dutch Boy 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 Castle Moss in your own space before committing.
What colors match Castle Moss from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Castle Moss are Ironclad by Valspar (a near-identical match), Knotweed by Behr (a near-identical match), Sussex Green by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Castle Moss'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 Moss?
Castle Moss has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 19.4, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a deep, dramatic color best saved for accent walls, dining rooms, and cozy spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light.
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