# Behr Dark Secret

Source: [https://plan-home.com/color/behr-dark-secret](https://plan-home.com/color/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.

## Color details
- **Brand or system:** Behr
- **Color name:** Dark Secret
- **Color code:** PPU26-23A
- **HEX:** #45484a
- **RGB:** 69, 72, 74
- **LRV:** 6.78%
- **Brightness:** Dark
- **Color families:** Grey
- **Temperature:** cool
- **Undertones:** blue

## Color codes
- **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

## Equivalent and related colors
- [Valspar US Muskeg Grey](https://plan-home.com/color/valspar-muskeg-grey)
- [Benjamin Moore Raccoon Fur](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-raccoon-fur-2126-20)
- [Benjamin Moore Graphite](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-graphite-1603)
- [Behr Little Black Dress](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-little-black-dress)
- [Benjamin Moore Midnight Oil](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-midnight-oil-1631)
- [Valspar US Blindfold](https://plan-home.com/color/valspar-blindfold)
- [Behr Ink Black](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-ink-black)
- [Benjamin Moore Wrought Iron](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-wrought-iron-2124-10)
- [Behr Night Club](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-night-club)
- [Benjamin Moore Black Horizon](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-black-horizon-2132-30)
- [Sherwin Williams Cyberspace](https://plan-home.com/color/cyberspace-sw-7076)
- [Benjamin Moore Cheating Heart](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-cheating-heart-1617)
- [Valspar US Sooty Lashes](https://plan-home.com/color/valspar-sooty-lashes)
- [Benjamin Moore Notre Dame](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-notre-dame-csp-570)
- [Valspar US Hematite](https://plan-home.com/color/valspar-hematite)
- [Benjamin Moore Midnight Blue](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-midnight-blue-1638)
- [Behr Astronomical](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-astronomical)
- [Benjamin Moore Nightfall](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-nightfall-1596)

## Lighter monochromatic colors
- [Behr Cracked Pepper](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-cracked-pepper)
- [Behr Graphic Charcoal](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-graphic-charcoal)
- [Behr Antique Tin](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-antique-tin)
- [Behr Liberty Bell Gray](https://plan-home.com/color/liberty-bell-gray-hdc-cl-04g)
- [Behr Pencil Point](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-pencil-point)

## Darker monochromatic colors
- [Behr Totally Black](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-totally-black)

## Complementary colors
- [Behr Autumn Ashes](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-autumn-ashes)
- [Behr Piano Brown](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-piano-brown)
- [Behr Tribeca](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-tribeca)
- [Behr Oak Creek](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-oak-creek)
- [Behr Chicago Fog](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-chicago-fog)
- [Behr White City](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-white-city)
- [Behr Underground](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-underground)

## Important note

Digital color values and matches are approximate. Screens, lighting, paint finish, surface texture, and application method can change how a color appears. Test a physical paint sample before making a final decision.