Ref. #B5B88E · HDC-SP14-1
Secret Glade
46%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
Secret Glade Technical Profile
What color is Secret Glade? It's a medium cool yellow with the hex code #B5B88E. Colors similar to Secret Glade include Vista Paint Rediscover, Hirshfield's Rediscover, Benjamin Moore Grasslands. Secret Glade has a cool (green) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. Its LRV of 46 gives Secret Glade depth without going dark, which makes it a strong choice for accent walls, libraries, and rooms with abundant natural light. Pair it with crisp whites like Pure White for trim, oak or maple woods, and brass hardware. Navy or deep teal accents balance the brightness without competing for attention. Under 2700K warm bulbs Secret Glade reads more golden or buttery. Under 4000K daylight bulbs it stays truer to the chip, though saturated yellows can edge toward green in mixed light.
Colors Similar to Secret Glade
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Secret Glade
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Secret Glade
#B5B88E
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#96AD85
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Secret Glade
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Secret Glade 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 Behr Colors
Other Behr colors close to Secret Glade.
More yellow colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the yellow family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Secret Glade — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Secret Glade have?
Secret Glade by Behr has a cool (green) undertone and belongs to the yellow color family.
What colors match Secret Glade from other brands?
The closest matches are Rediscover by Vista Paint (#B5B88F), Rediscover by Hirshfield's (#B5B790), Grasslands by Benjamin Moore (#B0B389). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Secret Glade?
Secret Glade has an LRV of 46.1, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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Related Reading
How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Secret Glade's cool (green) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.