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Ref. #CCA97C · 8003-21D

Castell Harlech

43%LRV Value
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Castell Harlech 8003-21D is a yellow paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #CCA97C, LRV 43 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Guesthouse from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.

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Castell Harlech Technical Profile

HEX Code#CCA97C
RGB204, 169, 124
LRV42.7
UndertoneNeutral
Color Familyyellow
BrandValspar

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Castell Harlech in Every Brand

The closest equivalent to Castell Harlech in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →

ValsparCastell Harlech
Nearly identical
Benjamin MooreGuesthouse

Guesthouse

Benjamin Moore

Nearly identical

Stonebriar

Sherwin-Williams

Nearly identical

Balsam Brown

Vista Paint

Nearly identical

Pelican Tan

Behr

Nearly identical

Outback

PPG

Nearly identical

Cork Bark

Dutch Boy

Nearly identical

Banana Nut

Kilz

Nearly identical

Davanzo Beige

Dunn-Edwards

Very similar

Caramel Cloud

Hirshfield's

Very similar

Clay .01

Colorhouse

Very similar

Duster

Farrow & Ball

Very similar

Sand Yellow

RAL

Visible difference

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Recommended Pairings

Colors That Work With Castell Harlech

Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Living room with applied paint colors

Side Walls

Castell Harlech

#CCA97C

Accent Wall

Tonal Shift

A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.

#B1B47E

Trim & Molding

Pure White

Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.

#FFFFFF

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Color Palettes for Castell Harlech

Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast

Base

Butter Nut

Complement

Periwinkle Blue

Castell Harlech Room Palettes

Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Walls

Silver Splendor

Trim

Ultra White

Accent

This Color

Pop

Caramel Cream

Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

Quiet Mint

Trim

Ultra White

Accent

This Color

Pop

Bravo!

Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

Woodland Wildflower

Trim

Ultra White

Accent

This Color

Pop

Pat-a-Pep

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

Similar Valspar Colors

Other Valspar colors close to Castell Harlech.

My Chai

Valspar · 8003-17D

#CCA683

Sweet Cardamom

Valspar · 2006-5C

#D2A07B

Ginger Bite

Valspar · 2005-5C

#CE9E7D

Fiddlesticks

Valspar · 8004-17D

#C9AA87

Buckskin Pony

Valspar · 3004-7C

#C8A173

Pale Blush

Valspar · 3002-7C

#C79D79

More yellow colors from other brands

Cross-brand colors in the yellow family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.

Yellow Lupine

Vista Paint · 0808

#C9A948

Ripe Pineapple

Dunn-Edwards · DE5389

#FFE07B

Olive Tint

Hirshfield's · 0390

#EFEBD7

Light Ivory

RAL · 1015

#E6D690

In Paradise

Kilz · LG210-01

#ECF1D3

Soft Candlelight

PPG · 61YY 89/135

#F9F2D9

Castell Harlech — Frequently Asked Questions

What undertone does Castell Harlech have?
Castell Harlech by Valspar has a neutral undertone and sits in the yellow color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Castell Harlech in your own space before committing.
What colors match Castell Harlech from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Castell Harlech are Guesthouse by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Stonebriar by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Balsam Brown by Vista Paint (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Castell Harlech'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 Castell Harlech?
Castell Harlech has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 42.7, 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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