Secret Meadow
Often used for its genuinely dark qualities, Secret Meadow remains a staple for Behr designers. It is widely considered one of the best colors in its class to anchor a room without demanding the spotlight. We've gathered 5 real-home scenarios to help you visualize this color alongside our expert data.
Hex
#72754f
LRV
16.29
Secret Meadow in Real Rooms
Secret Meadow has a low LRV of 16.29 — it absorbs light and reads as a genuinely dark, enveloping color. It's neutral in temperature, making it adaptable across different lighting conditions and room orientations.
2 Bedroom Photos
The bedroom is where Secret Meadow really earns its place as a sanctuary. Away from direct sunlight, the color settles into a rich, cocooning tone that actively promotes rest and psychological slowing. Pair it with crisp white bedding and warm-toned wood nightstands to keep the overall palette from feeling too heavy or closed-in.
Bedroom walls in Secret Meadow establish a soft, nurturing sanctuary for restful nights.
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Accent wall painted Secret Meadow brings gentle color depth to this peaceful bedroom.
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3 Misc Photos
Secret Meadow shows up in some unexpected spaces in these photos — hallways, laundry rooms, and accent walls. Each one makes the case that the color's versatility extends well beyond the obvious applications into every corner of the home.
Storage cabinet finished in Secret Meadow adds functional beauty to any room.
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Painted shelving in Secret Meadow provides organized storage with subtle color personality.
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A painted dresser in Secret Meadow creates a soft, muted focal point in this styled bedroom.
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Similar Colors
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 16 vs 16), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 16 vs 14), so neither reads brighter in a room.
A 6-point LRV gap (16 vs 10) makes Secret Meadow the marginally brighter of the two.
Complementary Colors
Secret Meadow reads slightly lighter (LRV 16 vs 7), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.