ColorplanHidden Gem
N430-6A · Behr
LRV 14 · dark
0 black100 white
Behr Hidden Gem (N430-6A) is a very dark green with a green undertone and an LRV of 14. Closest matches: Benjamin Moore Jack Pine (CC-660) and Farrow & Ball Douter (No.318). For trim, try Frost (57).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Behr whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Green |
| LRV | 14.1 (dark; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #596D69 |
| RGB | 89, 109, 105 |
| HSL | 168°, 10%, 39% |
About Hidden Gem
Hidden Gem (N430-6A) is a very dark, muted green from Behr. With an LRV of 14, Hidden Gem absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.
North-facing light makes Hidden Gem read cooler and slightly darker, while warm south-facing light softens it. It's a good fit for accent walls, front doors, cabinetry and powder rooms. Next to Sophisticated Teal (HDC-CL-22), it's warmer.
How Hidden Gem changes with the light
Hidden Gem is a deep color. In north-facing or dim rooms it reads darker and cozier; in south-facing rooms it shows more of its color. Either can work, depending on the mood you want.
North-facing rooms
Hidden Gem will read even deeper in north light: great for a cozy, enveloping room, less so if you want it bright.
East-facing rooms
Hidden Gem will look warmer and brighter in the morning and cooler and grayer by afternoon; check a sample at both times.
South-facing rooms
South light keeps Hidden Gem from feeling heavy, so deep colors work well here.
West-facing rooms
Hidden Gem looks cool in the morning and warms up in the golden late-afternoon light.
See Hidden Gem in real homes
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Hidden Gem equivalents in other brands
The closest color from each brand. ΔE (“delta E”) scores how different two colors look: under 2.5 is very hard to tell apart on a wall, over 5 is clearly different.
Sherwin-Williams
Closest available · ΔE 5.5
Also close: Rosemary (ΔE 7.3)
Compare side by side →Similar Behr colors
Hidden Gem questions
What undertone does Hidden Gem have?
Hidden Gem has a green undertone, so it reads as a cool color. North-facing light makes Hidden Gem read cooler and slightly darker, while warm south-facing light softens it.
Is Hidden Gem a light or dark color?
Hidden Gem has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 14.1 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a very dark color. With an LRV of 14, Hidden Gem absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.
What is the closest match to Hidden Gem in other paint brands?
Benjamin Moore: Jack Pine CC-660 (close, ΔE 2.6); Sherwin-Williams: Basil SW 6194 (closest available, ΔE 5.5); Farrow & Ball: Douter No.318 (close, ΔE 3.5). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Hidden Gem?
Try Frost (57) on both trim and ceiling. It's a Behr white that shares Hidden Gem's undertone, so the room feels coordinated without looking stark.
Where does Hidden Gem work best?
Hidden Gem works well in accent walls, front doors, cabinetry and powder rooms. With an LRV of 14, Hidden Gem absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.
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