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Sultry Castle
27%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Sultry Castle Technical Profile
What color is Sultry Castle? It's a deep warm gray with the hex code #948D84. Colors similar to Sultry Castle include Vista Paint Granite Cliff, Vista Paint Sultry Castle, Benjamin Moore Castle Gate. Sultry Castle has a warm (golden) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. Its LRV of 27 gives Sultry Castle depth without going dark, which makes it a strong choice for accent walls, libraries, and rooms with abundant natural light. As a warm neutral, Sultry Castle pairs with off-whites for trim, white oak or walnut floors, and brass or warm brushed nickel hardware. Deep green, navy, or terra-cotta all read well as accent colors. Warm neutrals come alive under 2700K bulbs, where their underlying yellow or peach undertones add visible warmth. Under 4000K daylight they read cleaner and slightly cooler.
Colors Similar to Sultry Castle
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Granite Cliff
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Castle Gate
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Tabby Cat Gray
Valspar
Nearly identical
Elephant Ear
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Camel's Hump
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Proseco Polished Pewter
MPC
Nearly identical
Winter Feather
PPG
Nearly identical
Water Tower
Behr
Very similar
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Sultry Castle
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Sultry Castle
#948D84
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#ABAD85
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Sultry Castle
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Sultry Castle 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 Hirshfield's Colors
Other Hirshfield's colors close to Sultry Castle.
More gray colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Sultry Castle — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Sultry Castle have?
Sultry Castle by Hirshfield's has a warm (golden) undertone and belongs to the gray color family.
What colors match Sultry Castle from other brands?
The closest matches are Granite Cliff by Vista Paint (#948E85), Sultry Castle by Vista Paint (#928B81), Castle Gate by Benjamin Moore (#918A81). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Sultry Castle?
Sultry Castle has an LRV of 27.0, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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