Castle Stone 1128-7 is a gray paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #525746, LRV 9 and a cool (green) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Irish Moss from Vista Paint (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #525746 · 1128-7
Castle Stone
9%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
Castle Stone Technical Profile
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Castle Stone in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Castle Stone in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
PPGCastle Stone
Nearly identical
Vista PaintIrish Moss
Irish Moss
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Freshwater Marsh
Behr
Nearly identical
Rookwood Dark Green
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Green Grey
RAL
Very similar
Baize
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Vintage Vogue
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Brackish Water
Dutch Boy
Very similar
American Pine
Kilz
Very similar
Black Forest
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Sherwood Forest
Valspar
Very similar
Beverly
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Castle Stone
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Castle Stone
#525746
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#5C7D53
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Castle Stone
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Castle Stone 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 PPG Colors
Other PPG colors close to Castle Stone.
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 Stone — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Castle Stone have?
Castle Stone by PPG has a cool (green) 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 Stone in your own space before committing.
What colors match Castle Stone from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Castle Stone are Irish Moss by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Freshwater Marsh by Behr (a near-identical match), Rookwood Dark Green by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Castle Stone'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 Stone?
Castle Stone has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 9.1, 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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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Castle Stone's cool (green) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.