BLUES
Deep Secret®
#525A60
Sitting at HSL 206°, 8%, 35%, Deep Secret® reads balanced and cool. The color's low saturation gives it a quiet, atmospheric quality and reads cool — closer to shadow and depth. Best used for wall colors, upholstery, trim, decor accents in bathrooms, kitchens, kids rooms. Designers pair it with soft whites, blonde wood, brushed nickel, natural linen for grounded, cohesive interiors.
Color Codes
Paint Matches
Benjamin Moore
Deep Secret® CSP-625
Color Theory
Complementary
Analogous
Triadic
Split-Complementary
Tetradic
Variations
Lighter
Darker
Saturation
Interior Use
Best Rooms
bathrooms, kitchens, kids rooms
Best Uses
wall colors, upholstery, trim, decor accents
Pairs With
soft whites, blonde wood, brushed nickel, natural linen
Accessibility (WCAG)
Deuteranopia
Protanopia
Tritanopia
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Open this color in a ready 5-color palette — lighter, darker, complementary and accent shades pre-built. Edit, customize, and download in 15 designer formats free.
BUILD PALETTE WITH THIS COLOR →Frequently Asked Questions
What color is #525A60?
#525A60 is Deep Secret®, a mid blue with a cool undertone.
Is #525A60 warm or cool?
Deep Secret® reads cool, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.
What rooms work best with Deep Secret®?
Deep Secret® works well in bathrooms, kitchens, kids rooms. Designers typically use it for wall colors, upholstery, trim, decor accents.
What colors pair well with Deep Secret®?
Deep Secret® pairs naturally with soft whites, blonde wood, brushed nickel, natural linen. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.
Where can I download Deep Secret®?
You can download Deep Secret® on dsgn.house in 15 designer formats including CSS gradient, Figma, Procreate swatches, Tailwind config, Adobe ASE, SVG, and 4K wallpapers — all free.
What's the RGB value of #525A60?
#525A60 converts to RGB 82, 90, 96.