Cast Iron 6202 is a gray paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #64645A, LRV 13 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Ashton Grey from Dutch Boy (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #64645A · 6202
Cast Iron
13%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
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Cast Iron in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Cast Iron in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Sherwin-WilliamsCast Iron
Nearly identical
Dutch BoyAshton Grey
Ashton Grey
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Plunge Pool
PPG
Nearly identical
Wetlands
Valspar
Nearly identical
Castlemare
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
English Forest
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Naturalism
Behr
Very similar
Dark Umber
Kilz
Very similar
Dark Olive
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Serpentine
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Quartz Grey
RAL
Very similar
Down Pipe
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Cast Iron
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Cast Iron
#64645A
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#799160
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Cast Iron
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Cast Iron 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 Cast Iron.
More gray colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Cast Iron — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Cast Iron have?
Cast Iron by Sherwin-Williams has a warm (golden) undertone and sits in the gray color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Cast Iron in your own space before committing.
What colors match Cast Iron from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Cast Iron are Ashton Grey by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match), Plunge Pool by PPG (a near-identical match), Wetlands by Valspar (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Cast Iron'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 Cast Iron?
Cast Iron has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 12.6, 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
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Cast Iron's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.