Castle Wood 445-4DB is a gray paint color from Dutch Boy. It has a hex value of #958B8E, 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.
Ref. #958B8E · 445-4DB
Castle Wood
27%LRV Value
Warm (Pink)Undertone
Castle Wood Technical Profile
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Castle Wood in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Castle Wood 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 Wood
Nearly identical
PPGGreyed Rose Quartz
Greyed Rose Quartz
PPG
Nearly identical
Heather Moor
Behr
Nearly identical
Evening Skyline
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Lavender Rose
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Ashen Plum
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Autumn Orchid
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Cadet Gray
Valspar
Very similar
Mesmerized
Kilz
Very similar
Sparrow
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Wool .04
Colorhouse
Very similar
Brassica
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Grey Aluminium
RAL
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Castle Wood
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
Pure 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
Similar Dutch Boy Colors
Other Dutch Boy colors close to Castle Wood.
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 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. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Castle Wood in your own space before committing.
What colors match Castle Wood from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Castle Wood are Greyed Rose Quartz by PPG (a near-identical match), Heather Moor by Behr (a near-identical match), Evening Skyline by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical 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 Light Reflectance Value (LRV) 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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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Castle Wood's warm (pink) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.