Sultry Castle 0562 is a gray paint color from Hirshfield's. It has a hex value of #948D84, LRV 27 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Granite Cliff from Vista Paint (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #948D84 · 0562
Sultry Castle
27%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Sultry Castle Technical Profile
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Sultry Castle in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Sultry Castle in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Hirshfield'sSultry Castle
Nearly identical
Vista PaintGranite Cliff
Granite Cliff
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Shale Stone
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Castle Wall Grey
PPG
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
Water Tower
Behr
Very similar
Chalk Suede
Kilz
Very similar
Mole's Breath
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Pearl Mouse Grey
RAL
Very similar
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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
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Sultry Castle — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Sultry Castle have?
Sultry Castle by Hirshfield's has a warm (golden) 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 Sultry Castle in your own space before committing.
What colors match Sultry Castle from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Sultry Castle are Granite Cliff by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Shale Stone by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Sultry Castle by Vista Paint (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Sultry Castle'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 Sultry Castle?
Sultry Castle has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 27.0, 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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Why Sultry Castle's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.