ColorplanBenjamin Moore Secret Garden (1284) is a mid-tone pink with a soft pink undertone and an LRV of 40. For trim, try Flush Pink (2081-70).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Benjamin Moore whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Pink |
| LRV | 40.2 (mid-tone; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #DF979C |
| RGB | 223, 151, 156 |
| HSL | 356°, 53%, 73% |
About Secret Garden
Secret Garden (1284) is a mid-tone, medium-strength pink from Benjamin Moore. With an LRV of 40, Secret Garden has visible color without darkening a room much.
In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Secret Garden'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, nurseries, powder rooms and accent walls. Next to Pink Buff (1285), it's lighter and cooler.
How Secret Garden changes with the light
Secret Garden 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.
North-facing rooms
Secret Garden's warmth balances the cool north light, which is why warmer colors are the safe pick for north rooms.
East-facing rooms
Secret Garden will look warmer and brighter in the morning and cooler and grayer by afternoon; check a sample at both times.
South-facing rooms
In strong south light Secret Garden can turn noticeably more yellow or orange; test a sample at midday.
West-facing rooms
Secret Garden will glow warmer in the late afternoon, so check it at sunset if you want to avoid a strong yellow cast.
See Secret Garden in real homes
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Secret Garden 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 11.6
Also close: Coral Clay (ΔE 11.7)
Compare side by side →Farrow & Ball
Closest available · ΔE 8.7
Also close: Cinder Rose (ΔE 9.5)
Compare side by side →Behr
Closest available · ΔE 14.2
Also close: Canyon Dusk (ΔE 15.4)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Secret Garden questions
What undertone does Secret Garden have?
Secret Garden has a soft pink undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Secret Garden's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is Secret Garden a light or dark color?
Secret Garden has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 40.2 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a mid-tone color. With an LRV of 40, Secret Garden has visible color without darkening a room much.
What is the closest match to Secret Garden in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Dressy Rose SW 6024 (closest available, ΔE 11.6); Farrow & Ball: Nancy's Blushes No.278 (closest available, ΔE 8.7); Behr: Mars Red PPU2-11 (closest available, ΔE 14.2). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Secret Garden?
Try Flush Pink (2081-70) on trim and Pink Essence (881) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Secret Garden's undertone.
Where does Secret Garden work best?
Secret Garden works well in bedrooms, nurseries, powder rooms and accent walls. With an LRV of 40, Secret Garden has visible color without darkening a room much.
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