Secret Garden 1284 is a red paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #E0989D, estimated LRV 41 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Medium Terracotta from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Benjamin Moore · #E0989D · 1284
Secret Garden
41%Estimated LRV
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Secret Garden Technical Profile
HEX Code#E0989D
RGB224, 152, 157
Estimated LRV40.7
UndertoneWarm (Golden)
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Color Familyred
BrandBenjamin Moore
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Colors That Work With Secret Garden
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Secret Garden
#E0989D
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#BA9478
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Secret Garden
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Secret Garden 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
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Secret Garden — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Secret Garden have?
Secret Garden by Benjamin Moore has a warm (golden) undertone and sits in the red color family. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Secret Garden from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Secret Garden are Medium Terracotta by Behr (a close digital match), Florida Pink by PPG (a very close match), Pink Clay Pot by PPG (a very close match) — the best options for getting Secret Garden'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 Garden?
Secret Garden has a estimated lightness value of 40.7, 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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