ColorplanBenjamin Moore Deep Secret (CSP-625) is a very dark cool gray with a cool blue undertone and an LRV of 10. Closest matches: Sherwin-Williams Outerspace (SW 6251), Farrow & Ball Hopper Head (No.305) and Behr Midnight Blue (N480-7). For trim, try Misty Gray (2124-60).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Benjamin Moore whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Gray |
| LRV | 10.0 (dark; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #525A60 |
| RGB | 82, 90, 96 |
| HSL | 206°, 8%, 35% |
About Deep Secret
Deep Secret (CSP-625) is a very dark cool gray from Benjamin Moore with a cool blue undertone. With an LRV of 10, Deep Secret absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.
North-facing light makes Deep Secret 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 Temptation (1609), it's cooler.
How Deep Secret changes with the light
Deep Secret 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
Deep Secret will read even deeper in north light: great for a cozy, enveloping room, less so if you want it bright.
East-facing rooms
Deep Secret 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 Deep Secret from feeling heavy, so deep colors work well here.
West-facing rooms
Deep Secret looks cool in the morning and warms up in the golden late-afternoon light.
See Deep Secret in real homes
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Deep Secret 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
Close · ΔE 2.5
Also close: Peppercorn (ΔE 4.7)
Compare side by side →Farrow & Ball
Close · ΔE 3.2
Also close: Stiffkey Blue (ΔE 5.0)
Compare side by side →Behr
Very close · ΔE 1.9
Also close: Graphic Charcoal (ΔE 4.0)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Deep Secret questions
What undertone does Deep Secret have?
Deep Secret has a cool blue undertone, so it reads as a cool color. North-facing light makes Deep Secret read cooler and slightly darker, while warm south-facing light softens it.
Is Deep Secret a light or dark color?
Deep Secret has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 10.0 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a very dark color. With an LRV of 10, Deep Secret absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.
What is the closest match to Deep Secret in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Outerspace SW 6251 (close, ΔE 2.5); Farrow & Ball: Hopper Head No.305 (close, ΔE 3.2); Behr: Midnight Blue N480-7 (very close, ΔE 1.9). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Deep Secret?
Try Misty Gray (2124-60) on trim and Wedding Veil (2125-70) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Deep Secret's undertone.
Where does Deep Secret work best?
Deep Secret works well in accent walls, front doors, cabinetry and powder rooms. With an LRV of 10, Deep Secret absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.
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