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Secret Meadow

S360-6 · Behr

LRV 17 · dark

0 black100 white

Behr Secret Meadow (S360-6) is a very dark green with a warm yellow undertone and an LRV of 17. Closest matches: Benjamin Moore Pine Brook (490) and Farrow & Ball Bancha (No.298). For trim, try Falling Snow (PPU18-07).

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Walls:Secret Meadow

Suggested trim and ceiling are Behr whites that share this color's undertone.

Color Details

FamilyGreen
LRV16.9 (dark; 0 = black, 100 = pure white)
HEX#72754F
RGB114, 117, 79
HSL65°, 19%, 38%

About Secret Meadow

Secret Meadow (S360-6) is a very dark, medium-strength green from Behr that leans yellow. With an LRV of 17, Secret Meadow absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.

In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Secret Meadow's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward. It's a good fit for bedrooms, offices, kitchen islands and cabinets and accent walls. Next to Ecological (S380-6), it's darker and warmer.

How Secret Meadow changes with the light

Secret Meadow has a strong warm undertone that balances cool north light well. In strong south or west sun it can look more golden, so check a sample at midday and in the late afternoon.

N

North-facing rooms

Secret Meadow's warmth balances the cool north light, which is why warmer colors are the safe pick for north rooms.

E

East-facing rooms

Secret Meadow will look warmer and brighter in the morning and cooler and grayer by afternoon; check a sample at both times.

S

South-facing rooms

In strong south light Secret Meadow can turn noticeably more yellow or orange; test a sample at midday.

W

West-facing rooms

Secret Meadow will glow warmer in the late afternoon, so check it at sunset if you want to avoid a strong yellow cast.

See Secret Meadow in real homes

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Secret Meadow 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.

Benjamin Moore

Pine Brook 490

Very close · ΔE 1.5

Also close: Shady Lane (ΔE 1.8)

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Sherwin-Williams

Oakmoss SW 6180

Closest available · ΔE 5.6

Also close: Dried Thyme (ΔE 9.0)

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Farrow & Ball

Bancha No.298

Close · ΔE 4.4

Also close: Dibber (ΔE 6.0)

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Secret Meadow questions

What undertone does Secret Meadow have?

Secret Meadow has a warm yellow undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Secret Meadow's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.

Is Secret Meadow a light or dark color?

Secret Meadow has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 16.9 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a very dark color. With an LRV of 17, Secret Meadow absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.

What is the closest match to Secret Meadow in other paint brands?

Benjamin Moore: Pine Brook 490 (very close, ΔE 1.5); Sherwin-Williams: Oakmoss SW 6180 (closest available, ΔE 5.6); Farrow & Ball: Bancha No.298 (close, ΔE 4.4). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.

What trim and ceiling color goes with Secret Meadow?

Try Falling Snow (PPU18-07) on trim and Nano White (HDC-MD-06) on the ceiling. Both are Behr whites that share Secret Meadow's undertone.

Where does Secret Meadow work best?

Secret Meadow works well in bedrooms, offices, kitchen islands and cabinets and accent walls. With an LRV of 17, Secret Meadow absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.

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