Castell Harlech
8003-21D · #CCA97C · LRV 43 — warm red-orange tone, mid-tone — versatile but shifts visibly with light.
- 1Determined Orange22
- 2Caramelized35
- 3Castell Harlech43
- 4Beehive51
- 5Colonial Yellow59
What Color Is Castell Harlech, Really?
Castell Harlech reads as a warm red-orange tone — mid-tone — versatile but shifts visibly with light. The notes below cover how Valspar 8003-21D behaves in different light and the closest matches at competing US brands.
Best Rooms and Uses for Castell Harlech
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. Earthy oranges and terracottas warm up dining rooms and entries.
How Lighting Changes 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.
Most complaints about Castell Harlech are a light mismatch. Upload a photo of your actual room and see it on your walls — then ask for the same wall in north light or evening lamps before you buy a single sample.
Need It From Another Brand?
Any paint counter can custom-tint Valspar 8003-21D directly. If you would rather stay in one brand's own deck, these are the closest stock matches, measured as ΔE2000. Under 2 is a difference you will not see on the wall.
| Brand | Closest color | ΔE | LRV | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sherwin-Williams | StonebriarSW 7693 · Sherwin-Williams | 0.5 | 43 | Color page → |
| Behr | Flax StrawS300-4 · Behr | 0.7 | 43 | Color page → |
| Benjamin Moore | Acorn Yellow2161-40 · Benjamin Moore | 1.6 | 43 | Color page → |
| PPG / Glidden | Covered WagonPPG16-18 · PPG / Glidden | 3.6 | 43 | Color page → |
| Glidden | Golden Needles20YY 41/264 · Glidden | 2.2 | 41 | Color page → |
| Dutch Boy | Cork Bark217-4DB · Dutch Boy | 1.8 | 42 | Color page → |
Similar Valspar Colors
The 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.
WCAG 2.1: AA is 4.5 : 1 for normal text, 3 : 1 for large text, AAA is 7 : 1.
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.
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