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Ref. #D6D4CA · PPU25-10

Soft Secret

66%LRV Value
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Soft Secret PPU25-10 is a gray paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #D6D4CA, LRV 66 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Power Lunch from Vista Paint (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.

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Soft Secret Technical Profile

HEX Code#D6D4CA
RGB214, 212, 202
LRV65.6
UndertoneNeutral
Color Familygray
BrandBehr

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Soft Secret in Every Brand

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

BehrSoft Secret
Nearly identical
Vista PaintPower Lunch

Power Lunch

Vista Paint

Nearly identical

Winter Walk

Sherwin-Williams

Nearly identical

Power Lunch

Hirshfield's

Nearly identical

Foggy Skies

Kilz

Nearly identical

Tea Stain

Valspar

Nearly identical

Polished Limestone

PPG

Nearly identical

Bruton White

Benjamin Moore

Nearly identical

Muslin

Dunn-Edwards

Nearly identical

Zephyr Breeze

Dutch Boy

Nearly identical

Ammonite

Farrow & Ball

Very similar

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Recommended Pairings

Colors That Work With Soft Secret

Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Living room with applied paint colors

Side Walls

Soft Secret

#D6D4CA

Accent Wall

Tonal Shift

A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.

#A0AD85

Trim & Molding

Pure White

Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.

#FFFFFF

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Color Palettes for Soft Secret

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

Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast

Base

Pewter Moon

Complement

North Star

Soft Secret Room Palettes

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

Walls

This Color

Trim

Ultra Pure White®

Accent

Butternut Wood

Pop

Rice Curry

Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

This Color

Trim

Blanca Peak

Accent

Evergreen Trail

Pop

Sophisticated Lilac

Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

This Color

Trim

Blanca Peak

Accent

Winter Evening

Pop

Majestic Purple

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

Similar Behr Colors

Other Behr colors close to Soft Secret.

Bowstring

Behr · T16-19

#D6D1C8

Close Knit

Behr · T17-01

#D5D6CF

Offbeat

Behr · T14-7

#D6D0C6

Pewter Vase

Behr · PPL-64

#CECECB

Sage Tint

Behr · PPL-47

#DADED1

Tranquil Gray

Behr · DC-007

#D0CBC0

More gray colors from other brands

Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.

Midnight in the Tropics

Vista Paint · 8309

#3F4341

Shadow Taupe

PPG · 14-01

#B4AAA0

Silver Peony

Benjamin Moore · 1475

#C7BFC3

Pebble Beach

Benjamin Moore · 1597

#C9CECE

Soft Steel

Kilz · RL110

#ACACAC

Olive It

PPG · 1032-3

#AEAB9A

Soft Secret — Frequently Asked Questions

What undertone does Soft Secret have?
Soft Secret by Behr has a neutral 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 Soft Secret in your own space before committing.
What colors match Soft Secret from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Soft Secret are Power Lunch by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Winter Walk by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Power Lunch by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Soft Secret'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 Soft Secret?
Soft Secret has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 65.6, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-light color — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions.

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