Secret Cove vs Tarnished Trumpet
Both from Sherwin-Williams's palette. Secret Cove reads as blue, while Tarnished Trumpet reads as beige — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. Tarnished Trumpet (LRV 47) reflects noticeably more light than Secret Cove (LRV 25), a difference of 22 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Secret Cove runs cool while Tarnished Trumpet is decidedly warm, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. With a ΔE of 51.7, the contrast is hard to miss. These aren't variations on a theme — they're two different answers to the same question. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.
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Secret Cove vs Tarnished Trumpet Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Secret Cove on one side and Tarnished Trumpet on the other.
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.
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