Secret AF-710 is a gray paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #898A84, LRV 25 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Downpour from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #898A84 · AF-710
Secret
25%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Secret Technical Profile
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Secret in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Secret in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Benjamin MooreSecret
Nearly identical
PPGDownpour
Downpour
PPG
Nearly identical
Classic French Gray
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Slippery Shale
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Wet Cement
Behr
Nearly identical
Lead Cast
Valspar
Very similar
Umber Stone
Kilz
Very similar
Relaxed Gray
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Paved Path
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Stone .07
Colorhouse
Very similar
Plummett
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Creek Bed
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Grey Aluminium
RAL
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Secret
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Secret
#898A84
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#92AD85
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Secret
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Secret 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 Benjamin Moore Colors
Other Benjamin Moore colors close to Secret.
More gray colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Secret — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Secret have?
Secret by Benjamin Moore 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 Secret in your own space before committing.
What colors match Secret from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Secret are Downpour by PPG (a near-identical match), Classic French Gray by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Slippery Shale by Vista Paint (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting 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 Secret?
Secret has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 25.2, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-depth color with real presence — strong on accent walls, libraries, and rooms with good natural light.
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Related Reading
How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
The science behind Delta E and CIEDE2000 — find a Behr equivalent of any Sherwin-Williams shade, or a Benjamin Moore alternative when your store is out of stock.
Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Secret's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.