Cascade Green vs Contented
Both from Sherwin-Williams's palette. Hue-wise, Cascade Green belongs to the green-grey family and Contented to the grey family. Contented (LRV 52) reflects noticeably more light than Cascade Green (LRV 43), a difference of 9 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Both lean neutral, so they'll behave similarly in mixed or changing light conditions. The ΔE 6.5 gap is real but not dramatic — close enough to use together, distinct enough to matter as a choice. Below you'll find 4 real-room photo comparisons where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
Cascade Green vs Contented in Real Spaces
4 real rooms side by side. Cascade Green and Contented are close enough that the difference can be hard to judge from a chip alone — these photos show how each reads at scale, across different spaces and lighting conditions.
Living Room
In a living room, color works across both daylight and evening light — the same wall can read very differently at noon and at 8pm. The LRV gap is large enough that Contented will make the room feel meaningfully brighter than Cascade Green would.
Bedroom
The context that matters most in a bedroom is how a color reads under a bedside lamp at night, not under noon daylight. Contented reflects noticeably more light off the walls, making the space read more open than Cascade Green.
Front Door
A front door is a focal point — small color differences read clearly at this concentrated scale. The LRV gap is large enough that Contented will make the room feel meaningfully brighter than Cascade Green would.
Kitchen Cabinets
Kitchen cabinets are constantly compared against adjacent materials, which means subtle differences between these two become much more visible. Contented reflects noticeably more light off the walls, making the space read more open than Cascade Green.
Color Details
Cascade Green vs Contented Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Cascade Green on one side and Contented on the other.
Digital color is approximate. These simulations are generated from the manufacturer's hex values and overlaid on grayscale room photos — your screen's calibration, brightness, and viewing angle all affect how they render. Before committing to either color, test physical samples in your own space under the light you actually live with.
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