Secret Cove Blue 90BG 32/199 is a blue paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #769DBB, LRV 32 and a cool (blue) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Key West Zenith from Vista Paint (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #769DBB · 90BG 32/199
Secret Cove Blue
32%LRV Value
Cool (Blue)Undertone
Secret Cove Blue Technical Profile
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Secret Cove Blue in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Secret Cove Blue in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
PPGSecret Cove Blue
Nearly identical
Vista PaintKey West Zenith
Key West Zenith
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Key West Zenith
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Bluesy Note
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Frozen Lake
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Hawaiian Sky
Behr
Very similar
Paradise Found
Valspar
Very similar
Soft Jazz
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Seaside Retreat
Kilz
Very similar
Superhero
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Cook's Blue
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Water .05
Colorhouse
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Secret Cove Blue
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Secret Cove Blue
#769DBB
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#8487AE
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Secret Cove Blue
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Secret Cove Blue 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 PPG Colors
Other PPG colors close to Secret Cove Blue.
More blue colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the blue family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Secret Cove Blue — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Secret Cove Blue have?
Secret Cove Blue by PPG has a cool (blue) undertone and sits in the blue color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Secret Cove Blue in your own space before committing.
What colors match Secret Cove Blue from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Secret Cove Blue are Key West Zenith by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Key West Zenith by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match), Bluesy Note by Sherwin-Williams (a very close match) — the best options for getting Secret Cove Blue'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 Cove Blue?
Secret Cove Blue has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 31.6, 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 Cove Blue's cool (blue) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.