Behr Dark Secret PPU26-23A
Contentsshow +hide -
| Code: | PPU26-23A |
| Name: | Dark Secret |
| Brand: | Behr |
What color is Behr Dark Secret?
Behr Dark Secret PPU26-23A is a deep charcoal gray with a faint cool, blue-leaning cast visible in clear daylight. Its near-black depth gives walls definition without reading as completely black, while lower light can make it appear darker and more neutral. Use it on a study, media room, powder room, or bedroom accent wall where a grounded, enclosed feel suits the space. Dark Secret also has enough weight for cabinetry or interior doors, especially alongside pale oak, brushed nickel, white marble, and soft off-white trim. For contrast, pair this shade with warm ivory, muted clay, or light greige rather than stark, icy white.
Loading...
LRV of Dark Secret
Dark Secret has an LRV of 6.78% and refers to Dark colors which means that this color almost does not reflect light. Why LRV is important?
Light Reflectance Value measures the amount of visible and usable light that reflects from a painted surface.
Simply put, the higher the LRV of a paint color, the brighter the room you will get.
The scale goes from 0% (absolute black, absorbing all light) to 100% (pure white, reflecting all light).
Act like a pro: When choosing paint with an LRV of 6.78%, pay attention to your bulbs' brightness. Light brightness is measured in lumens. The lower the paint's LRV, the higher lumen level you need. Every square foot of room needs at least 40 lumens. That means for a 200 ft2 living room you'll need about 8000 lumens of light – e.g., eight 1000 lm bulbs.
Color codes
We have collected almost every possible color code you could ever need.
Not sure what the difference between HEX and RGB is? We break down color models in plain language. Understanding color models
| Format | Code |
|---|---|
| HEX | #45484a |
| RGB Decimal | 69, 72, 74 |
| RGB Percent | 27.06%, 28.24%, 29.02% |
| HSV | Hue: 204° Saturation: 6.76% Value: 29.02% |
| HSL | hsl(204, 3, 28) |
| CMYK | Cyan: 6.76 Magenta: 2.7 Yellow: 0.0 Key: 70.98 |
| YIQ | Y: 71.331 I: -2.43 Q: -0.012 |
| XYZ | X: 6.007 Y: 6.394 Z: 7.394 |
| CIE Lab | L:30.386 a:-0.774 b:-1.622 |
| CIE Luv | L:30.386 u:-1.667 v:-1.828 |
| Decimal | 4540490 |
| Hunter Lab | 25.287, -1.847, 0.363 |
