Garden Gate vs Secret Garden paint color comparison

Garden Gate vs Secret Garden

Garden Gate and Secret Garden come from the same Sherwin-Williams collection. Garden Gate reads as greige-grey, while Secret Garden reads as yellow — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. Their light reflectance values are nearly the same — 10 vs 8 — so neither will read significantly brighter or darker than the other. Where Garden Gate leans warm, Secret Garden reads neutral — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. ΔE 7.2 means they're clearly different, but not dramatically so — they'd pair well in the same room. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.

Color Details

Garden Gate
Sherwin-Williams · 6167
LRV10.0
BrandSherwin-Williams
Number6167
Undertone—
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessDark
Secret Garden
Sherwin-Williams · 6181
LRV8.0
BrandSherwin-Williams
Number6181
Undertone—
TemperatureNeutral
BrightnessDark

Garden Gate vs Secret Garden Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Garden Gate on one side and Secret Garden on the other.

Bathroom
Bedroom
House
Kitchen Cabinets
Living Room

Digital color is approximate. These simulations are generated from the manufacturer's hex values and overlaid on grayscale room photos — your screen's calibration, brightness, and viewing angle all affect how they render. Before committing to either color, test physical samples in your own space under the light you actually live with.