Castle Wall Grey 30YY 27/053 is a gray paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #938D86, LRV 27 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Tabby Cat Gray from Valspar (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #938D86 · 30YY 27/053
Castle Wall Grey
27%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Castle Wall Grey Technical Profile
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Castle Wall Grey in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Castle Wall Grey in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
PPGCastle Wall Grey
Nearly identical
ValsparTabby Cat Gray
Tabby Cat Gray
Valspar
Nearly identical
Sultry Castle
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Dovetail
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Garden Warbler
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Granite Cliff
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Chalk Suede
Kilz
Nearly identical
Water Tower
Behr
Nearly identical
Castle Gate
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Camel's Hump
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Mole's Breath
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Grey Aluminium
RAL
Very similar
Wool .04
Colorhouse
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Castle Wall Grey
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Castle Wall Grey
#938D86
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#ACAD85
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Castle Wall Grey
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Castle Wall Grey 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 Wall Grey.
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 Wall Grey — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Castle Wall Grey have?
Castle Wall Grey by PPG 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 Castle Wall Grey in your own space before committing.
What colors match Castle Wall Grey from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Castle Wall Grey are Tabby Cat Gray by Valspar (a near-identical match), Sultry Castle by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match), Dovetail by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Castle Wall Grey'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 Wall Grey?
Castle Wall Grey 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 Castle Wall Grey's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.