Ref. #C6BB68 · 1110-4
Secret Safari
49%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
Secret Safari Technical Profile
What color is Secret Safari? It's a medium cool yellow with the hex code #C6BB68. Colors similar to Secret Safari include Dunn-Edwards Baby Frog, Behr Dry Sea Grass, Benjamin Moore Sweet Vibrations. Secret Safari has a cool (green) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. Its LRV of 49 gives Secret Safari depth without going dark, which makes it a strong choice for accent walls, libraries, and rooms with abundant natural light. Pair it with crisp whites like Pure White for trim, oak or maple woods, and brass hardware. Navy or deep teal accents balance the brightness without competing for attention. Under 2700K warm bulbs Secret Safari reads more golden or buttery. Under 4000K daylight bulbs it stays truer to the chip, though saturated yellows can edge toward green in mixed light.
Colors Similar to Secret Safari
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Baby Frog
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Dry Sea Grass
Behr
Nearly identical
Sweet Vibrations
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Greek Tapenade
Valspar
Nearly identical
Yellow Umbrella
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Wasabi Wash
Kilz
Very similar
Yellow Umbrella
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Limón Fresco
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Secret Safari
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Secret Safari
#C6BB68
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#9FB57D
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Secret Safari
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Secret Safari 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 Safari.
More yellow colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the yellow family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Secret Safari — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Secret Safari have?
Secret Safari by PPG has a cool (green) undertone and belongs to the yellow color family.
What colors match Secret Safari from other brands?
The closest matches are Baby Frog by Dunn-Edwards (#C8BA63), Dry Sea Grass by Behr (#C9BA66), Sweet Vibrations by Benjamin Moore (#C8BD61). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Secret Safari?
Secret Safari has an LRV of 48.5, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Secret Safari's cool (green) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.