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Trade Secret
70%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Trade Secret Technical Profile
What color is Trade Secret? It's a light warm orange with the hex code #E6D8BD. Colors similar to Trade Secret include Benjamin Moore Lighthouse Landing, Sherwin-Williams Roycroft Vellum, Vista Paint Palest of Lemon. Trade Secret has a neutral undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. With a Light Reflectance Value of 70, Trade Secret reflects a generous amount of light, making it well-suited for north-facing rooms or smaller spaces that benefit from extra brightness. Pair it with warm whites like White Dove, white oak floors, and unlacquered brass or copper hardware. Terracotta tile or deep green plants complete an earthy warm palette. Oranges glow under 2700K warm bulbs, deepening into rich amber. Under 4000K cool light they can lose warmth and shift toward beige — particularly true for muted or dusty oranges.
Colors Similar to Trade Secret
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Lighthouse Landing
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Roycroft Vellum
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Palest of Lemon
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Sand Dollar
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Hidden Path
Valspar
Nearly identical
Matchstick
Farrow & Ball
Nearly identical
Alpaca Wool
PPG
Nearly identical
Scribe
Behr
Nearly identical
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Trade Secret
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Trade Secret
#E6D8BD
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#ACB57D
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Trade Secret
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Trade 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 Hirshfield's Colors
Other Hirshfield's colors close to Trade Secret.
More orange colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Trade Secret — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Trade Secret have?
Trade Secret by Hirshfield's has a neutral undertone and belongs to the orange color family.
What colors match Trade Secret from other brands?
The closest matches are Lighthouse Landing by Benjamin Moore (#E8DABF), Roycroft Vellum by Sherwin-Williams (#E8D9BD), Palest of Lemon by Vista Paint (#E5D6BB). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Trade Secret?
Trade Secret has an LRV of 69.6, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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