GREYS

Secret

#898A84

RGB 137, 138, 132 · HSL 70°, 2%, 53% · CMYK 1, 0, 4, 46

Secret is #898A84 in HEX — rgb(137, 138, 132), hsl(70°, 2%, 53%), cmyk(1%, 0%, 4%, 46%).

Secret pulls into the mid-tone end of the greys spectrum — HSL 70°, 2%, 53%. The neutral saturation makes it near-neutral and forgiving, and the hue reads cool. In interior projects it shines on walls, soft furniture, hard surfaces — as the project's quiet backbone. Reads best alongside white trim, natural wood, brass, soft black accents.

Color Codes

HEX#898A84

RGB137, 138, 132

HSL70°, 2%, 53%

HSV70°, 4%, 54%

CMYK1, 0, 4, 46

Decimal9013892

CSS RGBrgb(137, 138, 132)

CSS HSLhsl(70, 2%, 53%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Secret AF-710

Exact match

PPG

Downpour 1010-5

ΔE 1.1 · #898A86

Sherwin-Williams

Classic French Gray SW0077

ΔE 1.4 · #888782

Dulux

Whakarewarewa NZ9C8

ΔE 1.5 · #898781

Behr

Wet Cement HDC-NT-23

ΔE 1.6 · #898780

Vista Paint

Slippery Shale K-843

ΔE 1.6 · #848882

Hallman-Lindsay

Paved Path 582

ΔE 2.2 · #828782

Kilz

Umber Stone RL170

ΔE 2.2 · #8B8F8A

Valspar

Lead Cast 5007-2B

ΔE 2.2 · #85877E

Colorhouse

Stone .07 Stone-07

ΔE 2.3 · #848A86

IKEA

IKEA180 180

ΔE 2.6 · #81857E

Farrow & Ball

Plummett 272

ΔE 2.7 · #8D8D8B

Dunn-Edwards

Looking Glass DE6376

ΔE 3.1 · #888786

Dutch Boy

Natural Gray VS-9332

ΔE 3.6 · #878787

RAL

Grey Aluminium 9007

ΔE 4.1 · #8F8F8F

Kobra

Grey 42

ΔE 9.1 · #889099

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

25/100

Medium

0 · DarkLight · 100

Balanced reflectance — holds colour without washing out. Versatile for most rooms and the most forgiving range for true-to-chip results.

Undertone

TemperatureNeutral MasstoneYellow-Green UndertoneYellow

A near-neutral with a subtle neutral yellow undertone — it will pick up colour from surrounding surfaces and shift noticeably under different light.

Color Theory

Complementary

#898A84

#86858A

Analogous

#8A8885

#898A84

#868A85

Triadic

#898A84

#85898A

#8A8589

Split-Complementary

#898A84

#85868A

#88858A

Tetradic

#898A84

#858A88

#86858A

#8A8586

Monochromatic

#3B3C39

#62635F

#898A84

#AEAFAC

#D4D5D3

Rectangle

#898A84

#858A86

#86858A

#8A8589

Compound

#898A84

#868A85

#86858A

#88858A

Variations

Lighter

#A0A19D

#B8B8B6

#D5D6D4

Darker

#6E6E6A

#4B4C49

#2C2C2A

Saturation

#888886

#898A85

#B0C44A

Interior Use

Best Rooms

living rooms, bedrooms, bathrooms

Best Uses

walls, soft furniture, hard surfaces

Pairs With

white trim, natural wood, brass, soft black accents

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

3.48:1

AA Large

vs Black

6.03:1

Deuteranopia

#898A84

#8A8985

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#898A84

#8A8A85

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#898A84

#8A898A

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Secret gets out of the way so the architecture and the people in the room do the work. The right neutral is never a default — it reads warm or cool, dusty or sharp depending on its undertone, and that undertone is what makes or breaks the room.

SymbolismBalance, sophistication, calm

PersonalityAdaptable, considered, timeless

versatileneutraltimelessbackdroptrimwall

How it looks under different light

#A6947E

Warm Bulb 2700K

Incandescent / soft white LED — pulls colour toward yellow/amber.

#898A84

Daylight 5500K

Midday natural light or daylight-spec LED — closest to the paint chip.

#9399A2

Cool Bulb 6500K

Cool white LED / overcast daylight — pulls colour toward blue.

Pairs With

#EBEBEB

Trim

Matched off-white

Same hue at 92% lightness — trim reads coordinated, not stark.

#F7F7F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

Near-white with a hint of the hero's undertone — ceiling feels intentional.

#605690

Accent

Complementary punch

Hue +180°, slightly muted for paint vs. screen — use on a door, frame, or single piece.

#574738

Floor

Walnut neutral

Warm mid-brown grounds the scheme regardless of hero hue.

Paint Info

Brand · Product Line

Benjamin Moore / Regal Select Interior

Recommended Finishes

Eggshell (walls) · Pearl (trim) · Matte (ceiling)

Eggshell hides imperfections on main walls while keeping the color rich; pearl on trim adds subtle sheen and easier cleaning; flat matte on ceilings prevents glare.

Best Surfaces

Primary walls · Cabinetry · Trim · Soft furniture

Coverage & Dry Time

Typical coverage 350-400 sq ft per gallon over a primed surface.

Touch-dry in ~1 hour. Recoat after 4 hours. Full cure 7-14 days.

Primer

Standard primer is adequate.

Application Tip

Use a 9" microfiber roller on walls and a 2.5" angled sash brush for trim cuts. Two coats minimum for even depth.

Paint Calculator

Wall area (m²)

Coats

Coverage (m² / L)

You'll need

4.0 litres

1.06 US gallons · room for one touch-up coat. Buy slightly more to ensure single-batch match.

Code Snippets

CSS — color

color: #898A84;

CSS — background

background-color: #898A84;

CSS Variable

--color-secret: #898A84;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'secret': '#898A84' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#898A84] text-[#898A84]

SCSS

$secret: #898A84;

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#86847C · ΔE 2.7

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#85837D · ΔE 2.7

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #898A84?

#898A84 is Secret, a mid-tone grey with a cool undertone.

Is #898A84 warm or cool?

Secret reads cool, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Secret?

Secret works well in living rooms, bedrooms, bathrooms. Designers typically use it for walls, soft furniture, hard surfaces.

What colors pair well with Secret?

Secret pairs naturally with white trim, natural wood, brass, soft black accents. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Secret?

You can download 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 hex code for Secret?

The hex code is #898A84. In RGB it's 137, 138, 132, and in HSL it's 70°, 2%, 53%.

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