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Benjamin MooreCSP-625

Deep Secret

Often used for its genuinely dark qualities, Deep Secret remains a staple for Benjamin Moore designers. It is widely considered one of the best colors in its class to anchor a room without demanding the spotlight. Use our expert data below to help you visualize this color in your home.

Hex

#525A60

LRV

11.64

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Light Reflectance Value
11.64
Dark
TemperatureCool
Tone
CalmingCozyGroundingMoodyRich
UseInterior Only
Collection

Coordinating Colors

Deep Secret
Gray Mirage
Deep Secret vs Gray Mirage
Deep Secret
Gray Mirage
Benjamin Moore
Deep Secret
CSP-625 · LRV 12
Benjamin Moore
Gray Mirage
2142-50 · LRV 54

At LRV 54 vs 12, Gray Mirage is decisively the brighter choice.

Deep Secret
Ice Fog
Deep Secret vs Ice Fog
Deep Secret
Ice Fog
Benjamin Moore
Deep Secret
CSP-625 · LRV 12
Benjamin Moore
Ice Fog
CSP-575 · LRV 71

At LRV 71 vs 12, Ice Fog is decisively the brighter choice.

Deep Secret
Dusty Cornflower
Deep Secret vs Dusty Cornflower
Deep Secret
Dusty Cornflower
Benjamin Moore
Deep Secret
CSP-625 · LRV 12
Benjamin Moore
Dusty Cornflower
CSP-605 · LRV 36

Dusty Cornflower reflects far more light (LRV 36 vs 12), opening up a space where Deep Secret encloses it.

Deep Secret
Icicle
Deep Secret vs Icicle
Deep Secret
Icicle
Benjamin Moore
Deep Secret
CSP-625 · LRV 12
Benjamin Moore
Icicle
OC-60 · LRV 82

At LRV 82 vs 12, Icicle is decisively the brighter choice.

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Deep Secret
Flint
Deep Secret vs Flint
Deep Secret
Flint
Benjamin Moore
Deep Secret
CSP-625 · LRV 12
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Flint
AF-560 · LRV 12

Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 12 vs 12), so neither reads brighter in a room.

Anchor Gray
Deep Secret
Anchor Gray vs Deep Secret
Anchor Gray
Deep Secret
Benjamin Moore
Anchor Gray
2126-30 · LRV 14
Benjamin Moore
Deep Secret
CSP-625 · LRV 12

Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 14 vs 12), so neither reads brighter in a room.

Deep Secret
Evening Dove
Deep Secret vs Evening Dove
Deep Secret
Evening Dove
Benjamin Moore
Deep Secret
CSP-625 · LRV 12
Benjamin Moore
Evening Dove
2128-30 · LRV 12

Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 12 vs 12), so neither reads brighter in a room.

Deep Secret
Temptation
Deep Secret vs Temptation
Deep Secret
Temptation
Benjamin Moore
Deep Secret
CSP-625 · LRV 12
Benjamin Moore
Temptation
1609 · LRV 11

With LRVs of 12 and 11, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.

Color Codes

HEX#525A60
RGB82, 90, 96
HSL206° 8% 35%
CMYK15 6 0 62
CIE LabL: 37.8 a: -1.7 b: -4.5
XYZX: 0.09 Y: 0.10 Z: 0.13