Castle Dale 8438 is a gray paint color from Vista Paint. It has a hex value of #6F675C, estimated LRV 14 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Grey Squirrel from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Vista Paint · #6F675C · 8438
Castle Dale
14%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Castle Dale Technical Profile
HEX Code#6F675C
RGB111, 103, 92
Estimated LRV13.9
UndertoneNeutral
Digital swatches and calculated matches are approximations. Catalog LRV values may be calculated estimates, not manufacturer measurements. Data and matching method. Check the brand reference and physical samples before purchase.
Color Familygray
BrandVista Paint
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Digital candidates from other paint brands, ranked by color similarity. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Grey Squirrel
PPG
#6F675D
Close digital match
Grey Locks
Hirshfield's
#72695E
Close digital match
Comforting Neutral
Dutch Boy
#6D665D
Close digital match
Deep Creek
Benjamin Moore
#6C665C
Close digital match
Porpoise
Sherwin-Williams
#6B645B
Close digital match
Burnished Pewter
Behr
#716A62
Close digital match
Falcon's Plume
Valspar
#6B675C
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Dunn-Edwards
#6C6556
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#6B625A
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RAL
#6C6960
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#746D5A
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#665F4B
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Colors That Work With Castle Dale
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Castle Dale
#6F675C
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#949866
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Castle Dale
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Castle Dale Room Palettes
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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
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Castle Dale — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Castle Dale have?
Castle Dale by Vista Paint has a neutral undertone and sits in the gray color family. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Castle Dale from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Castle Dale are Grey Squirrel by PPG (a close digital match), Grey Locks by Hirshfield's (a close digital match), Comforting Neutral by Dutch Boy (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Castle Dale'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 Dale?
Castle Dale has a estimated lightness value of 13.9, 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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