Cascades vs Rookwood Amber
Both from Sherwin-Williams's palette. Cascades reads as blue, while Rookwood Amber reads as beige — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. Rookwood Amber (LRV 29) reflects noticeably more light than Cascades (LRV 4), a difference of 25 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Cascades runs cool while Rookwood Amber is decidedly warm, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. With a ΔE of 60.0, the contrast is hard to miss. These aren't variations on a theme — they're two different answers to the same question. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.
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Cascades vs Rookwood Amber Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Cascades on one side and Rookwood Amber 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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