
Cascades
With a focus on genuinely dark tones, Cascades (7623) is a standout Green in our database. It was selected for this featured gallery for its ability to anchor a room without demanding the spotlight. See it applied across 54 real world scenarios and find professional pairing data below.
Hex
#273E3E
LRV
4.24
Cascades's Color Strip
Cascades is the first shade on this 7-color strip, the lightest in this coordinated family. Browsing strip 279 alongside this color helps you gauge whether to go lighter, darker, or stay right here.
Cascades in Real Rooms
Cascades has a low LRV of 4.24 — it absorbs light and reads as a genuinely dark, enveloping color. It's cool-toned and , so it will lean blue or gray under cool north-facing light and soften in warmer evening light. Grouped in the Green family, the photos below show it applied in a bedroom, living room, bathroom, kitchen cabinets, house, misc and home office.

20 Bedroom Photos
A bedroom finished in Cascades rewards the time you spend in it. The color is deep enough to feel intentional and luxurious, but not so saturated that it becomes visually tiring over time — it strikes the perfect balance for a space meant for both deep sleep and the slow, reflective hours before it.

Sw Cascades Bedroom
@haydncrystal
16 Living Room Photos
The beauty of Cascades in a living room lies in its versatility with textures. It provides a smooth, matte-like quality that contrasts beautifully against plush velvet sofas or chunky wool rugs. It's a color that invites you to stay a little longer, creating an atmosphere that feels established rather than just decorated.

Sherwin Williams Cascades Living Room
@ktellaisha
8 Bathroom Photos
In a powder room, Cascades can be used floor-to-ceiling to create a dramatic, high-impact experience for guests. Because these rooms are small and transitional, they can handle the full intensity of the color's personality without feeling overwhelming.

SW Cascades cozy bathroom paint review
@b4andafterdesign
4 Kitchen Cabinets Photos
For an island-only application, Cascades provides a stunning focal point. It anchors the center of the room, creating a "furniture piece" feel that contrasts beautifully with lighter perimeter cabinets and draws people toward the heart of the kitchen.

Sherwin Williams Cascades Kitchen Cabinets
@mldesignskc

Sw Cascades Kitchen Cabinets
@sml.designs

Kitchen Cabinets
@sml.designs

Cascades Kitchen Cabinets
@sml.designs
2 House Photos
On a traditional or historic home, Cascades acts as a restorative force. It brings out the dignity of the original craftsmanship while making the structure feel relevant to the 21st century. It's a "new classic" in every sense.

Sw Cascades House Exterior
@elizbatman

Sw 7623 House Exterior
@laurelwoodhome
3 Misc Photos
In walk-in closets or pantries, Cascades provides a dark, sophisticated backdrop that makes your belongings look organized and curated. It turns a storage space into a boutique-like experience every time you open the door.

Sw Cascades Painted Furniture
@kelliesinterests

Sw 7623 Painted Furniture
@theblandfurniture_co

Sw 7623 Painted Furniture
@theblandfurniture_co
1 Home Office Photo
In a multi-use room where an office corner is required, Cascades can be used to "zone" the desk area. By painting just that section, you create a visual boundary that separates your professional life from your personal space.

Sw Cascades Home Office
@diyweekends












