ColorplanBenjamin Moore Lavender Secret (1415) is a light blue with a cool blue undertone and an LRV of 73. For trim, try Mirage White (2116-70).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Benjamin Moore whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Blue |
| LRV | 72.6 (light; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #DADDEA |
| RGB | 218, 221, 234 |
| HSL | 229°, 28%, 89% |
About Lavender Secret
Lavender Secret (1415) is a light, soft blue from Benjamin Moore. With an LRV of 73, Lavender Secret reflects most of the light that hits it, which helps small or dim rooms feel larger.
North-facing light makes Lavender Secret read cooler and slightly darker, while warm south-facing light softens it. It's a good fit for bedrooms, bathrooms, nurseries and living rooms. It's very close to Whispering Wind (1416); you'd mostly see the difference side by side.
How Lavender Secret changes with the light
Lavender Secret has a cool undertone. North light will push it cooler and grayer, while south and west light warm it up. If your room faces north, look at it next to a warm white trim.
North-facing rooms
Lavender Secret has a cool undertone that north light will push cooler and grayer; warm white trim helps balance it.
East-facing rooms
Lavender Secret will look warmer and brighter in the morning and cooler and grayer by afternoon; check a sample at both times.
South-facing rooms
Bright south light shows Lavender Secret close to its true color, slightly lighter and warmer.
West-facing rooms
Lavender Secret looks cool in the morning and warms up in the golden late-afternoon light.
See Lavender Secret in real homes
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Lavender 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
Closest available · ΔE 6.8
Also close: Upward (ΔE 7.2)
Compare side by side →Farrow & Ball
Closest available · ΔE 5.5
Also close: Calluna (ΔE 6.1)
Compare side by side →Behr
Closest available · ΔE 6.8
Also close: Subtle Touch (ΔE 7.3)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Lavender Secret questions
What undertone does Lavender Secret have?
Lavender Secret has a cool blue undertone, so it reads as a cool color. North-facing light makes Lavender Secret read cooler and slightly darker, while warm south-facing light softens it.
Is Lavender Secret a light or dark color?
Lavender Secret has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 72.6 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a light color. With an LRV of 73, Lavender Secret reflects most of the light that hits it, which helps small or dim rooms feel larger.
What is the closest match to Lavender Secret in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: North Star SW 6246 (closest available, ΔE 6.8); Farrow & Ball: Sizing No.314 (closest available, ΔE 5.5); Behr: Light Drizzle N480-1 (closest available, ΔE 6.8). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Lavender Secret?
Try Mirage White (2116-70) on trim and Wedding Veil (2125-70) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Lavender Secret's undertone.
Where does Lavender Secret work best?
Lavender Secret works well in bedrooms, bathrooms, nurseries and living rooms. With an LRV of 73, Lavender Secret reflects most of the light that hits it, which helps small or dim rooms feel larger.
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