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 neutral in temperature and , making it adaptable across different lighting conditions and room orientations. 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.
Bedroom walls dressed in Cascades provide a serene, muted tone throughout the room.
@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.
Living room walls in Cascades complement natural wood furniture and woven textures.
@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.
Bathroom vanity and walls in Cascades establish a spa-like peaceful atmosphere.
@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.
Kitchen cabinets finished in Cascades provide soft elegance against stainless steel appliances.
@mldesignskc
Cabinet doors painted Cascades soften the modern kitchen while maintaining timeless appeal.
@sml.designs
Cascades cabinetry pairs beautifully with marble countertops and minimalist kitchen hardware.
@sml.designs
Lower cabinets in Cascades ground the kitchen while upper cabinets stay neutral.
@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.
Exterior siding in Cascades creates a serene, sophisticated presence.
@elizbatman
Charming house exterior painted in a calming Cascades tone.
@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.
Painted furniture piece features a soft, elegant Cascades finish.
@kelliesinterests
Cabinet painted in Cascades shows versatility for any room.
@theblandfurniture_co
Dresser in Cascades transforms the bedroom with sophisticated style.
@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.
Home office walls in Cascades promote calm focus and productivity.
@diyweekends
Coordinating Colors
At LRV 86 vs 4, Extra White is decisively the brighter choice.
A 11-point LRV gap (15 vs 4) makes Hearty Orange the marginally brighter of the two.
Trim Color
At LRV 86 vs 4, Extra White is decisively the brighter choice.
Similar Colors
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 4 vs 4), so neither reads brighter in a room.
With LRVs of 4 and 4, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
With LRVs of 5 and 4, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
With LRVs of 5 and 4, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 4 vs 4), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 6 vs 4), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Complementary Colors
At LRV 76 vs 4, Mauve Tinge is decisively the brighter choice.
Studio Mauve reflects far more light (LRV 50 vs 4), opening up a space where Cascades encloses it.
With LRVs of 5 and 4, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
At LRV 57 vs 4, Vaguely Mauve is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 27 vs 4, Rosaline Pearl is decisively the brighter choice.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 5 vs 4), so neither reads brighter in a room.