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Ref. #7D6159 · MQ1-57

Secret Journal

14%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
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Secret Journal MQ1-57 is a neutral paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #7D6159, LRV 14 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Hot Cocoa from Sherwin-Williams (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.

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Secret Journal Technical Profile

HEX Code#7D6159
RGB125, 97, 89
LRV13.6
UndertoneWarm (Golden)
Color Familyneutral
BrandBehr

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Secret Journal in Every Brand

The closest equivalent to Secret Journal in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →

BehrSecret Journal
Nearly identical
Sherwin-WilliamsHot Cocoa

Hot Cocoa

Sherwin-Williams

Nearly identical

Spicewood Brown

PPG

Nearly identical

Amazon Mist

Hirshfield's

Nearly identical

Raisin in the Sun

Dunn-Edwards

Very similar

November Foliage

Valspar

Very similar

Amazon Mist

Vista Paint

Very similar

Gridlock

Dutch Boy

Very similar

Wynwood

Benjamin Moore

Very similar

Mocha Madness

Kilz

Very similar

Etruscan Red

Farrow & Ball

Visible difference

Pale Brown

RAL

Visible difference

Wood .05

Colorhouse

Visible difference

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Recommended Pairings

Colors That Work With Secret Journal

Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Living room with applied paint colors

Side Walls

Secret Journal

#7D6159

Accent Wall

Tonal Shift

A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.

#9D8F6C

Trim & Molding

Pure White

Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.

#FFFFFF

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Color Palettes for Secret Journal

Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast

Base

Bateau Brown

Complement

Blue Sage

Secret Journal Room Palettes

Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Walls

Close Knit

Trim

Ultra Pure White®

Accent

This Color

Pop

Chimayo Red

Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

Mystic Fairy

Trim

Blanca Peak

Accent

This Color

Pop

Laurel Tree

Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

Silver Charm

Trim

Blanca Peak

Accent

This Color

Pop

Blue Chaise

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

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Boho

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Cedar Grove

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Secret Journal — Frequently Asked Questions

What undertone does Secret Journal have?
Secret Journal by Behr has a warm (golden) undertone and sits in the neutral color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Secret Journal in your own space before committing.
What colors match Secret Journal from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Secret Journal are Hot Cocoa by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Spicewood Brown by PPG (a near-identical match), Bateau Brown by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Secret Journal'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 Secret Journal?
Secret Journal has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 13.6, 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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