Castle Dale 8438 is a gray paint color from Vista Paint. It has a hex value of #6F675C, 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.
Ref. #6F675C · 8438
Castle Dale
14%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Castle Dale Technical Profile
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Castle Dale in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Castle Dale in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Vista PaintCastle Dale
Nearly identical
PPGGrey Squirrel
Grey Squirrel
PPG
Nearly identical
Grey Locks
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Comforting Neutral
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Deep Creek
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Porpoise
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Burnished Pewter
Behr
Nearly identical
Falcon's Plume
Valspar
Very similar
Shaker Gray
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Muddy Paws
Kilz
Very similar
Quartz Grey
RAL
Very similar
Stone .06
Colorhouse
Very similar
Cardamom
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Castle Dale
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
Pure 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
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 Vista Paint Colors
Other Vista Paint colors close to Castle Dale.
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 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. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Castle Dale in your own space before committing.
What colors match Castle Dale from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Castle Dale are Grey Squirrel by PPG (a near-identical match), Grey Locks by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match), Comforting Neutral by Dutch Boy (a near-identical 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 Light Reflectance Value (LRV) 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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