Secret Cove 9058 is a blue paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #68909D, LRV 25 and a cool (blue) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Adirondack Blue from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #68909D · 9058
Secret Cove
25%LRV Value
Cool (Blue)Undertone
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Secret Cove in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Secret Cove in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Sherwin-WilliamsSecret Cove
Nearly identical
BehrAdirondack Blue
Adirondack Blue
Behr
Nearly identical
Skipping Stones
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Flood Tide
Valspar
Nearly identical
Breezy Indigo
Vista Paint
Very similar
Old Nantucket Teal
PPG
Very similar
Yacht Club
Kilz
Very similar
Bay Harbor Blue
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Sea Reflections
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Stone Blue
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Blessed Blue
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Water .05
Colorhouse
Visible difference
Squirrel Grey
RAL
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Secret Cove
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Secret Cove
#68909D
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#858FAD
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Secret Cove
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Secret Cove 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 Sherwin-Williams Colors
Other Sherwin-Williams colors close to Secret Cove.
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 — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Secret Cove have?
Secret Cove by Sherwin-Williams 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 in your own space before committing.
What colors match Secret Cove from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Secret Cove are Adirondack Blue by Behr (a near-identical match), Skipping Stones by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Flood Tide by Valspar (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Secret Cove'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?
Secret Cove has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 25.3, 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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Related Reading
How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
The science behind Delta E and CIEDE2000 — find a Behr equivalent of any Sherwin-Williams shade, or a Benjamin Moore alternative when your store is out of stock.
Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Secret Cove's cool (blue) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.