Color spec
| Brand | Valspar |
| Name | Secret Retreat |
| SKU | T687 |
| Hex | #959E91 |
| RGB | 149, 158, 145 |
| HSL | 102°, 6%, 59% |
| LRV | 32.9 |
| Undertone | cool green tone |
| Family | Gray |
About Valspar Secret Retreat
Secret Retreat sits in the mid-range at LRV 32.9, so it shifts visibly through the day — lighter and more open in morning light, deeper and moodier after dark. Its green 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 Retreat is versatile enough for full rooms but has enough depth to anchor a space, so it suits living rooms, bedrooms and cabinetry alike. Grays like this read as a modern neutral and sit comfortably alongside both warm woods and cool metals.
Closest matches by brand
19 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 gray from that brand.
Sherwin-Williams
Behr
Benjamin Moore
PPG / Glidden
Glidden
Dutch Boy
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Magnolia Home
Farrow & Ball
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
Rodda
C2 Paint
Portola Paints
Annie Sloan
Backdrop
Rust-Oleum
Kompozit
Similar Valspar colors
closest in the Valspar deckThe nearest shades to Secret Retreat within Valspar'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 #959E91 in HSL space. Pair Secret Retreat 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.
Valspar Secret Retreat Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Secret Retreat 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 Valspar T687 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Secret Retreat
At Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Secret Retreat is Acacia Haze (SW 9132) — very close at ΔE 2, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 32 vs 32.9) and carries a true neutral undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Acacia Haze swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Secret Retreat
At Behr, the closest color to Secret Retreat is Balsam Fir (ICC-104) — very close at ΔE 2.05, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 32 vs 32.9) and carries a cool green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Balsam Fir swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Secret Retreat
At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Secret Retreat is Sea Glass (CSP-735) — very close at ΔE 3.02, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 33 vs 32.9) and carries a cool green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Sea Glass swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Secret Retreat
PPG / Glidden's nearest match is Green Tea Leaf (PPG1128-5), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.9). It runs slightly darker (LRV 31 vs 32.9) and carries a cool green undertone, so it substitutes for Secret Retreat without repainting risk. See the full Green Tea Leaf swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Secret Retreat
At Glidden, the closest color to Secret Retreat is Greycliffe (50GY 32/046) — very close at ΔE 3.45, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 32 vs 32.9) and carries a true neutral undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Greycliffe swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Secret Retreat
Dutch Boy's nearest match is Antiquated Pewter (425-4DB), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.86). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 34 vs 32.9) and carries a true neutral undertone, so it substitutes for Secret Retreat without repainting risk. See the full Antiquated Pewter swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Secret Retreat
At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Secret Retreat is Thorntree (HGSW 3284) — very close at ΔE 2, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 32 vs 32.9) and carries a true neutral undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Thorntree swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Secret Retreat
The closest Dunn-Edwards equivalent of Secret Retreat is Sycamore Stand (DEC781). At ΔE 0.84 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool green undertone and runs slightly darker (LRV 31 vs 32.9). If Dunn-Edwards is your counter, order Sycamore Stand and you'll get the same color. See the full Sycamore Stand swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Secret Retreat
At Magnolia Home, the closest color to Secret Retreat is Clean Slate (JG-75) — very close at ΔE 2.24, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 35 vs 32.9) and carries a cool green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Clean Slate swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Secret Retreat
At Farrow & Ball, the closest color to Secret Retreat is Pigeon (NO. 25) — very close at ΔE 2.16, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 34 vs 32.9) and carries a cool green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Pigeon swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Secret Retreat
Diamond Vogel has no exact twin of Secret Retreat. The nearest is Everlasting Sage (0422) at ΔE 3.73 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 32 vs 32.9). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Everlasting Sage swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Secret Retreat
At Hirshfield's, the closest color to Secret Retreat is Cannon Ball (0449) — very close at ΔE 2.66, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 35 vs 32.9) and carries a true neutral undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Cannon Ball swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Secret Retreat
Rodda has no exact twin of Secret Retreat. The nearest is On the Rocks (R069) at ΔE 3.71 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 35 vs 32.9). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full On the Rocks swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Secret Retreat
The closest C2 Paint equivalent of Secret Retreat is Artichoke Heart (C2-698). At ΔE 0.91 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool green undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 33 vs 32.9). If C2 Paint is your counter, order Artichoke Heart and you'll get the same color. See the full Artichoke Heart swatch →
Portola Paints Equivalent of Secret Retreat
Portola Paints has no exact twin of Secret Retreat. The nearest is Bronson (BRONSON) at ΔE 4.82 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 31 vs 32.9). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Bronson swatch →
Rust-Oleum Equivalent of Secret Retreat
Rust-Oleum has no exact twin of Secret Retreat. The nearest is Country Gray (285141) at ΔE 3.54 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 29 vs 32.9). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Country Gray swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Secret Retreat
At Kompozit, the closest color to Secret Retreat is Cannon Ball (0449) — very close at ΔE 2.66, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 34 vs 32.9) and carries a true neutral undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Cannon Ball swatch →