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Cast Iron

At first glance, Cast Iron belongs to the green family; in a room, light and context can make it far more elusive. Its grey classifications hint at the directions it may take as daylight, lamps and neighboring colors move around it. 22 sourced room photos offer a closer look at the color in lived-in settings.

LRV

12.56

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Light Reflectance Value
12.56
Dark
TemperatureNeutral
SaturationMuted

Cast Iron's Color Strip

Cast Iron is the seventh shade on this 7-color strip, the deepest shade in this coordinated family. Strip 216 puts these related shades in sequence, making it simple to find the tone that suits your room.

Cast Iron in Rooms

Follow Cast Iron from one space to another and watch how light, scale and surrounding materials reshape its character. 22 sourced room photos offer a closer look at the color in lived-in settings.

10 Living Room Photos

Cast Iron (6202) can change noticeably under the movement from window light to lamplight. Sample it beside the finishes that will remain in the room.

SW Cast Iron living room accent wall

Living room accent wall in Cast Iron makes a bold statement.

@millhouseandco

3 Bathroom Photos

Viewed across 3 bathroom images in a compact setting where tile, fixtures and color sit close together, Cast Iron (6202) reveals how much color depends on scale, surface and shadow. With an LRV of 12.6, it carries enough visual weight to make light, trim and texture feel especially deliberate.

SW Cast Iron bathroom color review

Vanity cabinetry in Cast Iron anchors this spa-like bathroom aesthetic.

@tumbleweeddesignco

SW 6202 bathroom vanity color

Bathroom vanity painted Cast Iron pairs elegantly with marble countertops.

@durasupreme

SW Cast Iron bathroom vanity color

Vanity and trim in Cast Iron provide sophisticated grounding in this bathroom.

@durasupreme

1 Kitchen Cabinets Photo

The grey hue classifications suggest the subtle directions the color may take as the room changes. In this setting, let light moving across doors, rails and recessed panels and countertops, hardware, splashbacks and flooring guide the final sample decision.

SW Cast Iron kitchen cabinets color

Kitchen cabinets painted Cast Iron provide bold contrast to white countertops.

@studiohdesignsinc

2 House Photos

2 house images place Cast Iron (6202) in an exterior viewed across distance, weather and the changing sky. With an LRV of 12.6, it carries enough visual weight to make light, trim and texture feel especially deliberate.

Sherwin Williams Cast Iron Exterior

Board-and-batten siding in Cast Iron defines this home's classic exterior.

@hobbsfunk

Sherwin Williams Cast Iron laundry room

Laundry room cabinetry in Cast Iron maximizes both function and style.

@red.barn_farmhouse

1 Home Office Photo

Against wood, paper, shelving and upholstered seating, Cast Iron (6202) may feel quieter, sharper or more atmospheric than the digital swatch alone. With an LRV of 12.6, it carries enough visual weight to make light, trim and texture feel especially deliberate.

SW Cast Iron home office color

Office walls in Cast Iron foster focus and creative thinking.

@2heartokidesigns

1 Kitchen Photo

The 1 kitchen image turn a green swatch into something more spatial and expressive. Its muted saturation softens the color’s edges, making texture and shadow part of the composition.

Sw 6202 Kitchen

Kitchen island in Cast Iron serves as a striking centerpiece.

@hellomillerdesign

3 Misc Photos

Across 3 misc images, Cast Iron (6202) meets the varied light of hallways, corners and transitional rooms. Its neutral temperature gives the surrounding palette unusual influence over the final mood.

Sherwin Williams Cast Iron Painted Furniture

Furniture piece painted Cast Iron gains renewed sophistication and presence.

@our_intentional_home

Sherwin Williams Cast Iron wall panelling

Textured wall paneling in Cast Iron brings depth and character to the room.

@ourhouseinmaine

Sherwin Williams Cast Iron Utility Room

Utility room walls in Cast Iron create a polished, hardworking backdrop.

@devanroseinteriors

1 Mudroom Photo

Cast Iron (6202) offers a starting mood rather than a finished formula: Its neutral temperature gives the surrounding palette unusual influence over the final mood. Test it under doorway light and the softer illumination of an internal passage.

Sherwin Williams Cast Iron laundry room

Mudroom storage in Cast Iron organizes space with understated elegance.

@red.barn_farmhouse

Coordinating Colors

Cast Iron
Cast Iron
Frosty White
Frosty White
Cast Iron vs Frosty White
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Cast Iron
6202 · LRV 13
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Frosty White
6196 · LRV 72

At LRV 72 vs 13, Frosty White is decisively the brighter choice.

Cast Iron
Cast Iron
Champagne
Champagne
Cast Iron vs Champagne
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Cast Iron
6202 · LRV 13
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Champagne
6644 · LRV 78

Champagne reflects far more light (LRV 78 vs 13), opening up a space where Cast Iron encloses it.

Cast Iron
Cast Iron
Smoky Salmon
Cast Iron vs Smoky Salmon
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Cast Iron
6202 · LRV 13
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Smoky Salmon
6331 · LRV 52

Smoky Salmon reflects far more light (LRV 52 vs 13), opening up a space where Cast Iron encloses it.

Trim Color

Cast Iron
Cast Iron
Frosty White
Frosty White
Cast Iron vs Frosty White
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Cast Iron
6202 · LRV 13
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Frosty White
6196 · LRV 72

At LRV 72 vs 13, Frosty White is decisively the brighter choice.

Similar Colors

Braintree
Braintree
Cast Iron
Cast Iron
Braintree vs Cast Iron
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Braintree
9595 · LRV 12
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Cast Iron
6202 · LRV 13

With LRVs of 13 and 12, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.

Cast Iron
Cast Iron
Night Owl
Night Owl
Cast Iron vs Night Owl
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Cast Iron
6202 · LRV 13
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Night Owl
7061 · LRV 13

Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 13 vs 13), so neither reads brighter in a room.

Cast Iron
Cast Iron
Pewter Green
Pewter Green
Cast Iron vs Pewter Green
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Cast Iron
6202 · LRV 13
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Pewter Green
6208 · LRV 12

Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 13 vs 12), so neither reads brighter in a room.

Cast Iron
Cast Iron
Thunderous
Thunderous
Cast Iron vs Thunderous
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Cast Iron
6202 · LRV 13
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Thunderous
6201 · LRV 15

Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 15 vs 13), so neither reads brighter in a room.

Cast Iron
Cast Iron
Limestone
Cast Iron vs Limestone
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Cast Iron
6202 · LRV 13
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Limestone
9599 · LRV 13

With LRVs of 13 and 13, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.

Cast Iron
Cast Iron
Storm Warning
Cast Iron vs Storm Warning
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Cast Iron
6202 · LRV 13
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Storm Warning
9555 · LRV 14

With LRVs of 14 and 13, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.

Cast Iron
Cast Iron
Eclipse
Eclipse
Cast Iron vs Eclipse
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Cast Iron
6202 · LRV 13
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Eclipse
6166 · LRV 14

Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 14 vs 13), so neither reads brighter in a room.

Cast Iron
Cast Iron
Rosemary
Rosemary
Cast Iron vs Rosemary
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Cast Iron
6202 · LRV 13
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Rosemary
6187 · LRV 14

With LRVs of 14 and 13, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.

Cast Iron
Cast Iron
Grizzle Gray
Grizzle Gray
Cast Iron vs Grizzle Gray
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Cast Iron
6202 · LRV 13
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Grizzle Gray
7068 · LRV 13

Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 13 vs 13), so neither reads brighter in a room.

Cast Iron
Cast Iron
Hidden Trail
Hidden Trail
Cast Iron vs Hidden Trail
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Cast Iron
6202 · LRV 13
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Hidden Trail
9525 · LRV 10

Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 13 vs 10), so neither reads brighter in a room.

Complementary Colors

Cast Iron
Cast Iron
Soulful Blue
Soulful Blue
Cast Iron vs Soulful Blue
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Cast Iron
6202 · LRV 13
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Soulful Blue
6543 · LRV 20

A 8-point LRV gap (20 vs 13) makes Soulful Blue the marginally brighter of the two.

Cast Iron
Cast Iron
Dusty Heather
Dusty Heather
Cast Iron vs Dusty Heather
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Cast Iron
6202 · LRV 13
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Dusty Heather
9073 · LRV 28

At LRV 28 vs 13, Dusty Heather is decisively the brighter choice.

Cast Iron
Cast Iron
Purple Passage
Cast Iron vs Purple Passage
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Cast Iron
6202 · LRV 13
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Purple Passage
6551 · LRV 12

Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 13 vs 12), so neither reads brighter in a room.

Cast Iron
Cast Iron
Mountain Fig
Cast Iron vs Mountain Fig
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Cast Iron
6202 · LRV 13
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Mountain Fig
9690 · LRV 4

Cast Iron reads slightly lighter (LRV 13 vs 4), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.

Cast Iron
Cast Iron
Vesper Violet
Vesper Violet
Cast Iron vs Vesper Violet
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Cast Iron
6202 · LRV 13
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Vesper Violet
6542 · LRV 35

At LRV 35 vs 13, Vesper Violet is decisively the brighter choice.

Cast Iron
Cast Iron
Mesmerize
Cast Iron vs Mesmerize
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Cast Iron
6202 · LRV 13
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Mesmerize
6544 · LRV 13

Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 13 vs 13), so neither reads brighter in a room.

Cast Iron
Cast Iron
Lady's Slipper
Lady's Slipper
Cast Iron vs Lady's Slipper
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Cast Iron
6202 · LRV 13
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Lady's Slipper
7139 · LRV 76

At LRV 76 vs 13, Lady's Slipper is decisively the brighter choice.

Lighter Colors

Cast Iron
Cast Iron
Westchester Gray
Westchester Gray
Cast Iron vs Westchester Gray
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Cast Iron
6202 · LRV 13
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Westchester Gray
2849 · LRV 19

A 7-point LRV gap (19 vs 13) makes Westchester Gray the marginally brighter of the two.

Attitude Gray
Attitude Gray
Cast Iron
Cast Iron
Attitude Gray vs Cast Iron
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Attitude Gray
7060 · LRV 20
Sherwin-Williams
Cast Iron
6202 · LRV 13

Attitude Gray reads slightly lighter (LRV 20 vs 13), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.

Cast Iron
Cast Iron
Thunderous
Thunderous
Cast Iron vs Thunderous
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Cast Iron
6202 · LRV 13
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Thunderous
6201 · LRV 15

Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 15 vs 13), so neither reads brighter in a room.

Cast Iron
Cast Iron
Link Gray
Link Gray
Cast Iron vs Link Gray
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Cast Iron
6202 · LRV 13
Sherwin-Williams
Link Gray
6200 · LRV 21

Link Gray reads slightly lighter (LRV 21 vs 13), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.

Cast Iron
Cast Iron
Cornwall Slate
Cornwall Slate
Cast Iron vs Cornwall Slate
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Cast Iron
6202 · LRV 13
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Cornwall Slate
9131 · LRV 29

Cornwall Slate reflects far more light (LRV 29 vs 13), opening up a space where Cast Iron encloses it.

Darker Colors

Cast Iron
Cast Iron
Forged Steel
Forged Steel
Cast Iron vs Forged Steel
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Cast Iron
6202 · LRV 13
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Forged Steel
9565 · LRV 10

Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 13 vs 10), so neither reads brighter in a room.

Color Codes

RGB100, 100, 90
HSL60° 5% 37%
CMYK0 0 10 61
CIE LabL: 42.1 a: -2.0 b: 5.7
XYZX: 11.66 Y: 12.56 Z: 11.48
Strip216 pos. C7

Manufacturer description

This cool dark green is heavily seasoned with slate gray. Adds a rich, saturated flavor to kitchens and exterior spaces.

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