Old English Castle 8760 is a gray paint color from Vista Paint. It has a hex value of #978B80, estimated 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.
Vista Paint · #978B80 · 8760
Old English Castle
27%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Old English Castle Technical Profile
HEX Code#978B80
RGB151, 139, 128
Estimated LRV26.6
UndertoneNeutral
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Color Familygray
BrandVista Paint
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Colors That Work With Old English Castle
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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
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Old English Castle
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Old English Castle 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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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. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
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 close digital match), Seemingly Perfect by Dutch Boy (a close digital match), Eiffel Tower by PPG (a close digital 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 estimated lightness value 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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