ColorplanBenjamin Moore Castle Peak Gray (1561) is a very dark warm gray (greige) with a warm yellow undertone and an LRV of 13. Closest matches: Sherwin-Williams Thunderous (SW 6201), Farrow & Ball Pantalon (No.221) and Behr Mountain Olive (N350-7A). For trim, try White (OC-151).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Benjamin Moore whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Gray |
| LRV | 13.4 (dark; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #696757 |
| RGB | 105, 103, 87 |
| HSL | 53°, 9%, 38% |
About Castle Peak Gray
Castle Peak Gray (1561) is a very dark warm gray (greige) from Benjamin Moore with a warm yellow undertone. With an LRV of 13, Castle Peak Gray absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.
In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Castle Peak Gray's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward. It's a good fit for accent walls, front doors, cabinetry and powder rooms. It's very close to Army Green (2141-30); you'd mostly see the difference side by side.
How Castle Peak Gray changes with the light
Castle Peak Gray is a deep color. In north-facing or dim rooms it reads darker and cozier; in south-facing rooms it shows more of its color. Either can work, depending on the mood you want.
North-facing rooms
Castle Peak Gray will read even deeper in north light: great for a cozy, enveloping room, less so if you want it bright.
East-facing rooms
Castle Peak Gray will look warmer and brighter in the morning and cooler and grayer by afternoon; check a sample at both times.
South-facing rooms
South light keeps Castle Peak Gray from feeling heavy, so deep colors work well here.
West-facing rooms
Castle Peak Gray will glow warmer in the late afternoon.
See Castle Peak Gray in real homes
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Castle Peak Gray 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.
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Castle Peak Gray questions
What undertone does Castle Peak Gray have?
Castle Peak Gray has a warm yellow undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Castle Peak Gray's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is Castle Peak Gray a light or dark color?
Castle Peak Gray has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 13.4 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a very dark color. With an LRV of 13, Castle Peak Gray absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.
What is the closest match to Castle Peak Gray in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Thunderous SW 6201 (close, ΔE 3.4); Farrow & Ball: Pantalon No.221 (close, ΔE 3.5); Behr: Mountain Olive N350-7A (close, ΔE 2.5). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Castle Peak Gray?
Try White (OC-151) on trim and Distant Gray (OC-68) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Castle Peak Gray's undertone.
Where does Castle Peak Gray work best?
Castle Peak Gray works well in accent walls, front doors, cabinetry and powder rooms. With an LRV of 13, Castle Peak Gray absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.
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