Castle Wood 445-4DB is a gray paint color from Dutch Boy. It has a hex value of #958B8E, estimated LRV 27 and a warm (pink) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Greyed Rose Quartz from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Dutch Boy · #958B8E · 445-4DB
Castle Wood
27%Estimated LRV
Warm (Pink)Undertone
Castle Wood Technical Profile
HEX Code#958B8E
RGB149, 139, 142
Estimated LRV26.8
UndertoneWarm (Pink)
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Color Familygray
BrandDutch Boy
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Colors That Work With Castle Wood
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Castle Wood
#958B8E
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#AD8D85
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Castle Wood
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Castle Wood 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 Wood — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Castle Wood have?
Castle Wood by Dutch Boy has a warm (pink) 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 Wood from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Castle Wood are Greyed Rose Quartz by PPG (a close digital match), Heather Moor by Behr (a close digital match), Evening Skyline by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Castle Wood'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 Wood?
Castle Wood has a estimated lightness value of 26.8, 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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