Color spec
| Brand | Valspar |
| Name | Castell Harlech |
| SKU | 8003-21D |
| Hex | #CCA97C |
| RGB | 204, 169, 124 |
| HSL | 34°, 44%, 64% |
| LRV | 43 |
| Undertone | warm red-orange tone |
| Family | Neutral |
About Valspar Castell Harlech
Castell Harlech sits in the mid-range at LRV 43, so it shifts visibly through the day — lighter and more open in morning light, deeper and moodier after dark. Its orange undertone is the part to watch: it gets picked up by whatever sits next to it, so test it against your trim, floor and the room's main light before committing. South-facing rooms will pull it lighter and warmer, while north light cools it down.
Castell Harlech is versatile enough for full rooms but has enough depth to anchor a space, so it suits living rooms, bedrooms and cabinetry alike. Greige-leaning neutrals like this are the safe whole-home choice when you want warmth without committing to a color.
Closest matches by brand
15 brands within ΔE 5The closest matches per brand by ΔE2000, computed against each brand's full deck. Only colors within ΔE 5 (close enough to substitute on a wall) are shown — brands with no real match are left off. Tap any swatch for its full single-color spec; tap the brand title to browse all neutral from that brand.
Sherwin-Williams
Behr
Benjamin Moore
PPG / Glidden
Glidden
Dutch Boy
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Farrow & Ball
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
Rodda
C2 Paint
Clare
Kompozit
Similar Valspar colors
closest in the Valspar deckThe nearest shades to Castell Harlech within Valspar's own range, ranked by perceptual color distance — useful when you want the same look a touch lighter, darker, or warmer.
Coordinated palette
Generated by hue-rotating #CCA97C in HSL space. Pair Castell Harlech with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.
Accessibility (WCAG contrast)
WCAG 2.1: AA = 4.5:1 normal text · AA Large = 3:1 large text · AAA = 7:1 normal text.
Valspar Castell Harlech Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Castell Harlech from a different paint counter? Below is the single closest color in each major US deck and how close it really is. Remember that any paint store can also custom-tint Valspar 8003-21D directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Castell Harlech
The closest Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Castell Harlech is Stonebriar (SW 7693). At ΔE 0.53 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 43 vs 43). If Sherwin-Williams is your counter, order Stonebriar and you'll get the same color. See the full Stonebriar swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Castell Harlech
Behr's nearest match is Harvest Home (MQ2-13), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.73). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 43 vs 43) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Castell Harlech without repainting risk. See the full Harvest Home swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Castell Harlech
Benjamin Moore's nearest match is Acorn Yellow (2161-40), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.57). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 43 vs 43) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Castell Harlech without repainting risk. See the full Acorn Yellow swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Castell Harlech
PPG / Glidden has no exact twin of Castell Harlech. The nearest is Covered Wagon (PPG16-18) at ΔE 3.57 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 43 vs 43). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Covered Wagon swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Castell Harlech
At Glidden, the closest color to Castell Harlech is Golden Needles (20YY 41/264) — very close at ΔE 2.24, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 41 vs 43) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Golden Needles swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Castell Harlech
Dutch Boy's nearest match is Cork Bark (217-4DB), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.79). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 42 vs 43) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Castell Harlech without repainting risk. See the full Cork Bark swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Castell Harlech
The closest HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Castell Harlech is Stonebriar (HGSW 7693). At ΔE 0.53 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 43 vs 43). If HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams is your counter, order Stonebriar and you'll get the same color. See the full Stonebriar swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Castell Harlech
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Castell Harlech is DaVanzo Beige (DET664) — very close at ΔE 2.05, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 43 vs 43) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full DaVanzo Beige swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Castell Harlech
Diamond Vogel's nearest match is Cinnamon Toast (0246), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.01). It runs slightly darker (LRV 41 vs 43) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Castell Harlech without repainting risk. See the full Cinnamon Toast swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Castell Harlech
At Hirshfield's, the closest color to Castell Harlech is Coastal Sand (H0122) — very close at ΔE 2.47, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 43 vs 43) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Coastal Sand swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Castell Harlech
Rodda's nearest match is Loam (CA119), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.79). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 42 vs 43) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Castell Harlech without repainting risk. See the full Loam swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Castell Harlech
C2 Paint's nearest match is Austin (C2-844), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.85). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 44 vs 43) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Castell Harlech without repainting risk. See the full Austin swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Castell Harlech
Clare has no exact twin of Castell Harlech. The nearest is Good as Gold (PNT100-DP-59) at ΔE 4.01 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs noticeably darker (LRV 37 vs 43). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Good as Gold swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Castell Harlech
Kompozit has no exact twin of Castell Harlech. The nearest is Gold Tweed (0884) at ΔE 3.76 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 43 vs 43). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Gold Tweed swatch →