Color spec
| Brand | HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams |
| Name | Secret Cove |
| SKU | HGSW 9058 |
| Hex | #68909D |
| RGB | 104, 144, 157 |
| HSL | 195°, 21%, 51% |
| LRV | 25 |
| Undertone | blue-green / cool |
| Family | Teal |
About HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Secret Cove
Secret Cove sits in the mid-range at LRV 25, so it shifts visibly through the day — lighter and more open in morning light, deeper and moodier after dark. Its teal undertone is the part to watch: it gets picked up by whatever sits next to it, so test it against your trim, floor and the room's main light before committing. South-facing rooms will pull it lighter and warmer, while north light cools it down.
Secret Cove is versatile enough for full rooms but has enough depth to anchor a space, so it suits living rooms, bedrooms and cabinetry alike. Teals add character without shouting — good for a vanity, an island or a feature wall.
Closest matches at every US brand
14 brands · top 5 each5 closest matches per brand by ΔE2000, computed against each brand's full deck. Tap any swatch for its full single-color spec; tap the brand title to browse all teal from that brand.
Sherwin-Williams
Behr
Dunn-Edwards
Valspar
PPG / Glidden
Benjamin Moore
Dutch Boy
Farrow & Ball
Kompozit
Diamond Vogel
C2 Paint
Clare
Backdrop
Magnolia Home
Similar HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams colors
closest in the HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams deckThe nearest shades to Secret Cove within HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams's own range, ranked by perceptual color distance — useful when you want the same look a touch lighter, darker, or warmer.
Coordinated palette
Generated by hue-rotating #68909D in HSL space. Pair Secret Cove with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.
Accessibility (WCAG contrast)
WCAG 2.1: AA = 4.5:1 normal text · AA Large = 3:1 large text · AAA = 7:1 normal text.
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Secret Cove Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Secret Cove from a different paint counter? Below is the single closest color in each major US deck and how close it really is. Remember that any paint store can also custom-tint HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams HGSW 9058 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Secret Cove
The closest Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Secret Cove is Secret Cove (SW 9058). At ΔE 0 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool blue-green undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 25 vs 25). If Sherwin-Williams is your counter, order Secret Cove and you'll get the same color. See the full Secret Cove swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Secret Cove
The closest Behr equivalent of Secret Cove is Adirondack Blue (N480-5). At ΔE 0.86 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool blue-green undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 26 vs 25). If Behr is your counter, order Adirondack Blue and you'll get the same color. See the full Adirondack Blue swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Secret Cove
Dunn-Edwards's nearest match is Faded Blue Clapboard (DESS34), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.88). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 27 vs 25) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Secret Cove without repainting risk. See the full Faded Blue Clapboard swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Secret Cove
At Valspar, the closest color to Secret Cove is Cat's Pajamas (T613) — very close at ΔE 2.53, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 25.1 vs 25) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Cat's Pajamas swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Secret Cove
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Secret Cove is Baritone (PPG1149-5) — very close at ΔE 2.84, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 25 vs 25) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Baritone swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Secret Cove
At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Secret Cove is Sea Reflections (1664) — very close at ΔE 3.15, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 28 vs 25) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Sea Reflections swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Secret Cove
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Secret Cove is Streamed Blue (335-5DB) — very close at ΔE 3.2, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 25 vs 25) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Streamed Blue swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Secret Cove
C2 Paint doesn't make a true equivalent of Secret Cove — the nearest deck color, Eiger (C2-747), is clearly different (ΔE 5.03). For an exact match, any C2 Paint retailer can custom-tint HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams HGSW 9058 instead. See the full Eiger swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Secret Cove
Farrow & Ball doesn't make a true equivalent of Secret Cove — the nearest deck color, Selvedge (NO. 306), is clearly different (ΔE 6.01). For an exact match, any Farrow & Ball retailer can custom-tint HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams HGSW 9058 instead. See the full Selvedge swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Secret Cove
Backdrop doesn't make a true equivalent of Secret Cove — the nearest deck color, Polly Wants (BD-PW), is clearly different (ΔE 6.08). For an exact match, any Backdrop retailer can custom-tint HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams HGSW 9058 instead. See the full Polly Wants swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Secret Cove
Kompozit doesn't make a true equivalent of Secret Cove — the nearest deck color, Miracle Bay (0471), is clearly different (ΔE 6.22). For an exact match, any Kompozit retailer can custom-tint HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams HGSW 9058 instead. See the full Miracle Bay swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Secret Cove
Diamond Vogel doesn't make a true equivalent of Secret Cove — the nearest deck color, Nantucket Bay (H047), is clearly different (ΔE 6.57). For an exact match, any Diamond Vogel retailer can custom-tint HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams HGSW 9058 instead. See the full Nantucket Bay swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Secret Cove
Clare doesn't make a true equivalent of Secret Cove — the nearest deck color, Keep It Teal (PNT100-MD-75), is clearly different (ΔE 9.46). For an exact match, any Clare retailer can custom-tint HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams HGSW 9058 instead. See the full Keep It Teal swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Secret Cove
Magnolia Home doesn't make a true equivalent of Secret Cove — the nearest deck color, Deep Rock (JG-95), is clearly different (ΔE 10.14). For an exact match, any Magnolia Home retailer can custom-tint HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams HGSW 9058 instead. See the full Deep Rock swatch →