Secret Garden 1284 is a red paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #E0989D, 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.
Ref. #E0989D · 1284
Secret Garden
41%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Secret Garden Technical Profile
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Secret Garden in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Secret Garden 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 Garden
Nearly identical
BehrMedium Terracotta
Medium Terracotta
Behr
Nearly identical
Florida Pink
PPG
Very similar
Rose Window
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Nana's Rose
Valspar
Very similar
Blooming Perfect
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Wood Nymph
Vista Paint
Very similar
Canyon Blossom
Kilz
Very similar
Amaryllis
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Berry Riche
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Petal .03
Colorhouse
Very similar
Light Pink
RAL
Visible difference
Nancy's Blushes
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Secret Garden
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
Pure 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
Similar Benjamin Moore Colors
Other Benjamin Moore colors close to Secret Garden.
More red colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the red family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
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. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Secret Garden in your own space before committing.
What colors match Secret Garden from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Secret Garden are Medium Terracotta by Behr (a near-identical 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 Light Reflectance Value (LRV) 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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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Secret Garden's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.