Castle Gray by Farrow & Ball is a historic, muted green-gray with subtle blue undertones. This earthy, grounding color changes beautifully throughout the day, offering a sophisticated and timeless backdrop for both traditional and modern spaces.
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Paint Technical Profile
| Color ID / SKU | 92 |
| HEX Code | #89968c |
| Light Reflectance (LRV) | 29 |
| Temperature | Cool |
| Primary Undertone | Green |
| Hidden Undertones | Blue, Gray |
| Use | Interior, Exterior |
| Best Exposures | South, West |
| Best For | Living rooms, kitchen cabinets, exterior siding, studies, wainscoting |
Digital Visualizations & Applications Explore curated design concepts and coordinating palettes.
Digital visualization: This muted sage hue applied to walls, paired with whitewashed pine flooring and chunky knit wool.
Design Specifications
- Lighting Exposure:Soft afternoon western light
- Trim Color:Farrow & Ball School House White
- Textiles:Chunky knit wool and washed canvas
- Flooring:Whitewashed pine
Complementary Paint Colors
Color test: A tranquil green-gray shade applied to kitchen cabinetry, contrasting with White Macaubas quartzite and brushed nickel.
Design Specifications
- Lighting Exposure:Bright morning sunlight
- Wall Color:Farrow & Ball Ammonite
- Hardware:Brushed nickel
- Countertops:White Macaubas quartzite
Complementary Paint Colors
Design mockup: Exploring a historic green-gray tone on exterior siding alongside a cedar shingle roof and copper gutters.
Design Specifications
- Lighting Exposure:Crisp clear midday sunlight
- Trim Color:Farrow & Ball All White
- Roofing:Cedar shingles
- Accents:Copper gutters
Complementary Paint Colors
Digital concept: A sophisticated muted green wall color reacting to diffused daylight, complementing an antique mahogany desk.
Design Specifications
- Lighting Exposure:Diffused cloudy daylight
- Furniture:Antique mahogany desk
- Textiles:Plaid wool rug
- Art:Vintage botanical prints
Material board: Testing this elegant gray-green on lower wainscoting alongside subtle floral wallpaper and medium oak flooring.
Design Specifications
- Lighting Exposure:Warm ambient wall sconce light
- Upper Wall Paper:Subtle floral wallpaper
- Flooring:Medium oak
- Metal Finishes:Polished nickel
Room Compatibility & Clashes Diagnoses
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