NEUTRALS

Castlemare

#60635B

RGB 96, 99, 91 · HSL 83°, 4%, 37% · CMYK 3, 0, 8, 61

Castlemare is #60635B in HEX — rgb(96, 99, 91), hsl(83°, 4%, 37%), cmyk(3%, 0%, 8%, 61%).

Castlemare pulls into the rich end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 83°, 4%, 37%. The neutral saturation makes it near-neutral and forgiving, and the hue reads cool. In interior projects it shines on main walls, trims, ceilings — versatile across nearly any style. Reads best alongside soft whites, natural wood, matte black trim, linen.

Color Codes

HEX#60635B

RGB96, 99, 91

HSL83°, 4%, 37%

HSV83°, 8%, 39%

CMYK3, 0, 8, 61

Decimal6316891

CSS RGBrgb(96, 99, 91)

CSS HSLhsl(83, 4%, 37%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Vista Paint

Castlemare K-841

Exact match

Sherwin-Williams

Pewter Green SW6208

ΔE 0.9 · #5E6259

Valspar

Sable Evening 5006-2C

ΔE 2.1 · #636560

Kilz

Dark Umber RM190

ΔE 2.2 · #605F58

Dulux

Woohringa S21A7

ΔE 2.3 · #5F655A

Hallman-Lindsay

Tornado Wind 584

ΔE 2.4 · #60635F

Dunn-Edwards

English Forest DE6280

ΔE 2.5 · #606256

Dutch Boy

Ashton Grey VS-9303

ΔE 3 · #66665A

Behr

Trail Print 790F-6

ΔE 3.1 · #58625B

RAL

Mouse Grey 7005

ΔE 3.4 · #646B63

PPG

Plunge Pool 1029-7 · 11-25

ΔE 3.5 · #656457

Benjamin Moore

Kendall HC-166

ΔE 3.6 · #686763

IKEA

IKEA178 178

ΔE 3.7 · #69645D

Farrow & Ball

Down Pipe 26

ΔE 3.9 · #626664

Colorhouse

Metal .05 Metal-05

ΔE 6.4 · #535654

Kobra

Green 37

ΔE 8 · #515545

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

12/100

Dark

0 · DarkLight · 100

Soaks up light and feels moody and intimate. Great for studies, dining rooms and accent walls; pair with ample lighting.

Undertone

TemperatureNeutral MasstoneYellow-Green UndertoneYellow

A near-neutral with a subtle neutral yellow undertone — it will pick up colour from surrounding surfaces and shift noticeably under different light.

Color Theory

Complementary

#60635B

#5D5B62

Analogous

#62615B

#60635B

#5B625B

Triadic

#60635B

#5B5F62

#625B5F

Split-Complementary

#60635B

#5B5B62

#615B62

Tetradic

#60635B

#5B6261

#5D5B62

#625B5B

Monochromatic

#121311

#393A36

#60635B

#868980

#ACAEA7

Rectangle

#60635B

#5B625D

#5D5B62

#625B5F

Compound

#60635B

#5B625B

#5D5B62

#615B62

Variations

Lighter

#808479

#9FA29B

#C7C8C5

Darker

#4C4F48

#343632

#1F201D

Saturation

#5F5F5D

#5F625B

#6A8F2D

Interior Use

Best Rooms

living rooms, bedrooms, kitchens

Best Uses

main walls, trim, accents

Pairs With

soft whites, natural wood, brass, matte black trim

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

6.12:1

vs Black

3.43:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#60635B

#63615C

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#60635B

#62625C

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#60635B

#616262

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Castlemare gets out of the way so the architecture and the people in the room do the work. The right neutral is never a default — it reads warm or cool, dusty or sharp depending on its undertone, and that undertone is what makes or breaks the room.

SymbolismBalance, sophistication, calm

PersonalityAdaptable, considered, timeless

versatileneutraltimelessbackdroptrimwall

How it looks under different light

#87775F

Warm Bulb 2700K

Incandescent / soft white LED — pulls colour toward yellow/amber.

#60635B

Daylight 5500K

Midday natural light or daylight-spec LED — closest to the paint chip.

#757C84

Cool Bulb 6500K

Cool white LED / overcast daylight — pulls colour toward blue.

Pairs With

#EBEBEA

Trim

Matched off-white

Same hue at 92% lightness — trim reads coordinated, not stark.

#F7F7F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

Near-white with a hint of the hero's undertone — ceiling feels intentional.

#4C3C64

Accent

Complementary punch

Hue +180°, slightly muted for paint vs. screen — use on a door, frame, or single piece.

#574738

Floor

Walnut neutral

Warm mid-brown grounds the scheme regardless of hero hue.

Paint Info

Brand · Product Line

Benjamin Moore / Regal Select Interior

Recommended Finishes

Eggshell (walls) · Pearl (trim) · Matte (ceiling)

Eggshell hides imperfections on main walls while keeping the color rich; pearl on trim adds subtle sheen and easier cleaning; flat matte on ceilings prevents glare.

Best Surfaces

Primary walls · Cabinetry · Doors · Mouldings

Coverage & Dry Time

Typical coverage 350-400 sq ft per gallon over a primed surface.

Touch-dry in ~1 hour. Recoat after 4 hours. Full cure 7-14 days.

Primer

Standard primer is adequate.

Application Tip

Use a 9" microfiber roller on walls and a 2.5" angled sash brush for trim cuts. Two coats minimum for even depth.

Paint Calculator

Wall area (m²)

Coats

Coverage (m² / L)

You'll need

4.0 litres

1.06 US gallons · room for one touch-up coat. Buy slightly more to ensure single-batch match.

Code Snippets

CSS — color

color: #60635B;

CSS — background

background-color: #60635B;

CSS Variable

--color-castlemare: #60635B;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'castlemare': '#60635B' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#60635B] text-[#60635B]

SCSS

$castlemare: #60635B;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #60635B?

#60635B is Castlemare, a deep neutral with a cool undertone.

Is #60635B warm or cool?

Castlemare reads cool, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Castlemare?

Castlemare works well in living rooms, bedrooms, kitchens. Designers typically use it for main walls, trim, accents.

What colors pair well with Castlemare?

Castlemare pairs naturally with soft whites, natural wood, brass, matte black trim. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Castlemare?

You can download Castlemare on DSGN.HOUSE in 15 designer formats including CSS gradient, Figma, Procreate swatches, Tailwind config, Adobe ASE, SVG, and 4K wallpapers — all free.

What's the hex code for Castlemare?

The hex code is #60635B. In RGB it's 96, 99, 91, and in HSL it's 83°, 4%, 37%.

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