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Sherwin Williams Cast Iron SW6202

Cast Iron

Sherwin Williams

SW6202

About Cast Iron by Sherwin Williams

Cast Iron SW6202 by Sherwin Williams is a dark neutral shade with a simple, inviting feel. It shows brightness around 13% and hue near 60° for steady results across rooms. Use on accents or pairing with light trim. Pairs well with clean whites and quiet neutrals.

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Brightness: 12.6%

Tone: Neutral

HEX: #64645a

RGB: 100, 100, 90

Hue60°

Saturation5%

Lightness37%

Similar Colors by Sherwin Williams

These are close matches to Cast Iron from the same brand. They keep a similar look and work well in the same type of rooms.

Cast Iron

Sherwin Williams

SW6202

Frequently asked questions

Quick answers about how Cast Iron looks in real rooms, how it behaves with light, and how it pairs with other shades.

Is Cast Iron SW6202 a warm or cool color?
Cast Iron by Sherwin Williams is a neutral deeper color. It will usually read neutral in most homes rather than a sharp pure white.
What type of color is Cast Iron?
Cast Iron sits in the yellow or beige family. Its hue is about 60°, which keeps it in that range on the color wheel.
What are the color stats for Cast Iron?
Brightness is about 13%. Saturation is around 5%. Lightness (HSL L) is roughly 37%. Hue is close to 60°. The hex value is #64645a. The RGB value is 100, 100, 90.
Is Cast Iron better for dark rooms or bright rooms?
Cast Iron has brightness around 13%. It is deeper, so it usually looks best in rooms with fair to strong daylight, where there is enough light to show the color.
Which colors go with Cast Iron?
You can match Cast Iron with simple whites for trim and ceiling, or with nearby neutrals from the same brand. The similar colors and complementary colors on this page are a good starting point for pairing.
Where does Cast Iron work best in a home?
Cast Iron works well as an accent on one or two walls, in cozy rooms, or in spaces with stronger daylight where a deeper color will not feel heavy.
How does Cast Iron compare to a pure white paint?
Cast Iron is softer than a pure untinted white. The neutral undertone and deeper color feel more gentle on the eye, so it tends to look calmer and less stark on large walls.

Lighter Shades by Sherwin Williams

These lighter shades sit above Cast Iron in brightness. They give a softer feel without drifting far from the same family.

Cast Iron

Sherwin Williams

SW6202

Darker Shades by Sherwin Williams

These colors drop a bit below Cast Iron in brightness. They can add depth without leaving the same style.

Cast Iron

Sherwin Williams

SW6202

Complementary Colors by Sherwin Williams

These colors sit on the opposite side of the color wheel from Cast Iron. They add contrast without clashing.

Cast Iron

Sherwin Williams

SW6202

Alternate Colors by other brands

These colors from other brands have a similar look to Cast Iron. They are helpful if you switch between brands or match to a contractor’s paint line.

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DOUBLE DUTY

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