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Sherwin Williams Secret Garden SW6181

Secret Garden

Sherwin Williams

SW6181

About Secret Garden by Sherwin Williams

Brightness: 8%

Tone: Warm

HEX: #4f523a

RGB: 79, 82, 58

Hue68°

Saturation17%

Lightness28%

Similar Colors by Sherwin Williams

These are close matches to Secret Garden from the same brand. They keep a similar look and work well in the same type of rooms.

Frequently asked questions

Quick answers about how Secret Garden looks in real rooms, how it behaves with light, and how it pairs with other shades.

Is Secret Garden SW6181 a warm or cool color?
Secret Garden by Sherwin Williams is a warm deeper color. It will usually read warm in most homes rather than a sharp pure white.
What type of color is Secret Garden?
Secret Garden sits in the yellow or beige family. Its hue is about 68°, which keeps it in that range on the color wheel.
What are the color stats for Secret Garden?
Brightness is about 8%. Saturation is around 17%. Lightness (HSL L) is roughly 28%. Hue is close to 68°. The hex value is #4f523a. The RGB value is 79, 82, 58.
Is Secret Garden better for dark rooms or bright rooms?
Secret Garden has brightness around 8%. It is deeper, so it usually looks best in rooms with fair to strong daylight, where there is enough light to show the color.
Which colors go with Secret Garden?
You can match Secret Garden with simple whites for trim and ceiling, or with nearby neutrals from the same brand. The similar colors and complementary colors on this page are a good starting point for pairing.
Where does Secret Garden work best in a home?
Secret Garden works well as an accent on one or two walls, in cozy rooms, or in spaces with stronger daylight where a deeper color will not feel heavy.
How does Secret Garden compare to a pure white paint?
Secret Garden is softer than a pure untinted white. The warm undertone and deeper color feel more gentle on the eye, so it tends to look calmer and less stark on large walls.

Lighter Shades by Sherwin Williams

These lighter shades sit above Secret Garden in brightness. They give a softer feel without drifting far from the same family.

Darker Shades by Sherwin Williams

These colors drop a bit below Secret Garden in brightness. They can add depth without leaving the same style.

Complementary Colors by Sherwin Williams

These colors sit on the opposite side of the color wheel from Secret Garden. They add contrast without clashing.

Alternate Colors by other brands

These colors from other brands have a similar look to Secret Garden. They are helpful if you switch between brands or match to a contractor’s paint line.