Secret Lavender 10RB 24/179 is a neutral paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #8C80A3, LRV 24 and a warm (pink) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Purple Hills from Valspar (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #8C80A3 · 10RB 24/179
Secret Lavender
24%LRV Value
Warm (Pink)Undertone
Secret Lavender Technical Profile
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Secret Lavender in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Secret Lavender in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
PPGSecret Lavender
Nearly identical
ValsparPurple Hills
Purple Hills
Valspar
Nearly identical
Jacob'S Ladder
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Purple Mauve
Behr
Very similar
Spring Purple
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Pale Eggplant
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Violet Vibes
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Violet Vibes
Vista Paint
Very similar
Belladona
Kilz
Very similar
Brave Purple
Sherwin-Williams
Visible difference
Pearl Violet
RAL
Visible difference
Brassica
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Secret Lavender
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Secret Lavender
#8C80A3
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A785AD
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Secret Lavender
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Secret Lavender 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
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Cross-brand colors in the neutral family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Secret Lavender — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Secret Lavender have?
Secret Lavender by PPG has a warm (pink) undertone and sits in the neutral color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Secret Lavender in your own space before committing.
What colors match Secret Lavender from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Secret Lavender are Purple Hills by Valspar (a near-identical match), Jacob'S Ladder by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match), Veronica Flower by Dutch Boy (a very close match) — the best options for getting Secret Lavender'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 Lavender?
Secret Lavender has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 23.7, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a deep, dramatic color best saved for accent walls, dining rooms, and cozy spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light.
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Secret Lavender's warm (pink) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.