Old English Castle 8760 is a gray paint color from Vista Paint. It has a hex value of #978B80, LRV 27 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Hammered Silver from Sherwin-Williams (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #978B80 · 8760
Old English Castle
27%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
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Old English Castle in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Old English Castle in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Vista PaintOld English Castle
Nearly identical
Sherwin-WilliamsHammered Silver
Hammered Silver
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Seemingly Perfect
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Eiffel Tower
PPG
Nearly identical
Film Fest
Behr
Nearly identical
State of Mind
Valspar
Nearly identical
Willow Branch
Kilz
Nearly identical
Stardust
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Shale Stone
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Sultry Castle
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Charleston Gray
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Pearl Mouse Grey
RAL
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Old English Castle
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Old English Castle
#978B80
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#ADAD85
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Old English Castle
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Old English Castle 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
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Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Old English Castle — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Old English Castle have?
Old English Castle 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 Old English Castle in your own space before committing.
What colors match Old English Castle from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Old English Castle are Hammered Silver by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Seemingly Perfect by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match), Eiffel Tower by PPG (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Old English Castle'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 Old English Castle?
Old English Castle has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 26.6, 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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