Cascades 7623 is a blue paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #273E3E, LRV 4 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Shaded Aspen from Dutch Boy (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #273E3E · 7623
Cascades
4%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Cascades Technical Profile
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Cascades in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Cascades in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Sherwin-WilliamsCascades
Nearly identical
Dutch BoyShaded Aspen
Shaded Aspen
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Black Sable
Behr
Nearly identical
Cape Royal
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Atlantic Waves
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Pacific Sea Teal
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Blue Green
RAL
Very similar
Deepest Woodland Green
PPG
Very similar
Refined Green
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Midsummer Night
Valspar
Visible difference
Oceans Deep
Kilz
Visible difference
Metal .06
Colorhouse
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Cascades
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Cascades
#273E3E
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#3D4C5B
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Cascades
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Cascades Room Palettes
Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Warm & Inviting
Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable
Cool & Calm
Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful
Bold Contrast
Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking
Similar Sherwin-Williams Colors
Other Sherwin-Williams colors close to Cascades.
More blue colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the blue family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Cascades — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Cascades have?
Cascades by Sherwin-Williams has a neutral undertone and sits in the blue color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Cascades in your own space before committing.
What colors match Cascades from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Cascades are Shaded Aspen by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match), Black Sable by Behr (a near-identical match), Cape Royal by Vista Paint (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Cascades's look from a brand your local store carries. Confirm with a physical sample, since sheen and lighting shift the final result.
What is the LRV of Cascades?
Cascades has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 4.2, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a deep, dramatic color best saved for accent walls, dining rooms, and cozy spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light.
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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
The science behind Delta E and CIEDE2000 — find a Behr equivalent of any Sherwin-Williams shade, or a Benjamin Moore alternative when your store is out of stock.
Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Cascades's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.