Color spec
| Brand | Sherwin-Williams |
| Name | Secret Cove |
| SKU | SW 9058 |
| Hex | #68909D |
| RGB | 104, 144, 157 |
| HSL | 195°, 21%, 51% |
| LRV | 25 |
| Undertone | cool blue-green tone |
| Family | Teal |
About 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 by brand
13 brands within ΔE 5The closest matches per brand by ΔE2000, computed against each brand's full deck. Only colors within ΔE 5 (close enough to substitute on a wall) are shown — brands with no real match are left off. Tap any swatch for its full single-color spec; tap the brand title to browse all teal from that brand.
Behr
Benjamin Moore
Valspar
PPG / Glidden
Glidden
Dutch Boy
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Farrow & Ball
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
Portola Paints
Kompozit
Similar Sherwin-Williams colors
closest in the Sherwin-Williams deckThe nearest shades to Secret Cove within 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.
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 Sherwin-Williams SW 9058 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
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 →
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 →
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 →
Glidden Equivalent of Secret Cove
At Glidden, the closest color to Secret Cove is Baritone (PPG1149-5) — very close at ΔE 2.91, 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 →
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 →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Secret Cove
The closest HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Secret Cove is Splendor Blue (HGSW 2343). 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 HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams is your counter, order Splendor Blue and you'll get the same color. See the full Splendor 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 →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Secret Cove
At Farrow & Ball, the closest color to Secret Cove is Yard Blue (NO. G12) — very close at ΔE 2.9, 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 Yard Blue swatch →
Portola Paints Equivalent of Secret Cove
Portola Paints has no exact twin of Secret Cove. The nearest is Blue Heron (BLUE HERON) at ΔE 3.78 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 26 vs 25). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Blue Heron swatch →