ColorplanBenjamin Moore Castle Gate (CSP-75) is a deep warm gray (greige) with a warm yellow undertone and an LRV of 25. Closest matches: Sherwin-Williams Dovetail (SW 7018), Farrow & Ball Chemise (No.216) and Behr Elephant Skin (PPU18-16). For trim, try Oyster (2115-70).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Benjamin Moore whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Gray |
| LRV | 25.4 (dark; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #908980 |
| RGB | 144, 137, 128 |
| HSL | 34°, 7%, 53% |
About Castle Gate
Castle Gate (CSP-75) is a deep warm gray (greige) from Benjamin Moore with a warm yellow undertone. With an LRV of 25, Castle Gate absorbs more light than it reflects, so it works best in rooms with good natural light or where you want a cozier feel.
In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Castle Gate's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward. It's a good fit for bedrooms, offices, accent walls and kitchen cabinets. Next to Metropolis (CC-546), it's lighter.
How Castle Gate changes with the light
Castle Gate has a fairly balanced undertone: it shifts a little cooler in north light and a little warmer in afternoon west light, which makes it an easy choice for most rooms.
North-facing rooms
In north light Castle Gate will look a little cooler and grayer than on the chip.
East-facing rooms
Castle Gate will look warmer and brighter in the morning and cooler and grayer by afternoon; check a sample at both times.
South-facing rooms
Bright south light shows Castle Gate close to its true color, slightly lighter and warmer.
West-facing rooms
Castle Gate will glow warmer in the late afternoon.
See Castle Gate in real homes
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Castle Gate equivalents in other brands
The closest color from each brand. ΔE (“delta E”) scores how different two colors look: under 2.5 is very hard to tell apart on a wall, over 5 is clearly different.
Sherwin-Williams
Very close · ΔE 1.0
Also close: Keystone Gray (ΔE 4.3)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Castle Gate questions
What undertone does Castle Gate have?
Castle Gate has a warm yellow undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Castle Gate's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is Castle Gate a light or dark color?
Castle Gate has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 25.4 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a deep color. With an LRV of 25, Castle Gate absorbs more light than it reflects, so it works best in rooms with good natural light or where you want a cozier feel.
What is the closest match to Castle Gate in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Dovetail SW 7018 (very close, ΔE 1.0); Farrow & Ball: Chemise No.216 (close, ΔE 2.7); Behr: Elephant Skin PPU18-16 (close, ΔE 3.2). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Castle Gate?
Try Oyster (2115-70) on trim and Wedding Veil (2125-70) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Castle Gate's undertone.
Where does Castle Gate work best?
Castle Gate works well in bedrooms, offices, accent walls and kitchen cabinets. With an LRV of 25, Castle Gate absorbs more light than it reflects, so it works best in rooms with good natural light or where you want a cozier feel.
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