Behr's 2026 Color of the Year, a smoky jade that shows cooler blue undertones in bright light and deepens to green in shadow. It feels grounded yet fresh. Used in living rooms, home offices, cabinetry and exteriors.
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Undertone: Smoky jade, blue in bright light and green in shade.
LRV 14: Hidden Gem is a very dark color that absorbs most of the light.
Where to use it: Living room, home office, exterior siding.
Trim: Hidden Gem pairs well with Ultra Pure White 1850 for trim, doors and ceilings.
Behr colors that work with Hidden Gem on walls, trim and accents.
The closest matches to Hidden Gem from Sherwin-Williams and Benjamin Moore, by digital color value. ΔE measures the visible difference: under 2 is barely noticeable.
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The digital hex value for Behr Hidden Gem (N430-6A) is #596D69, which is rgb(89, 109, 105). Use it for mockups and digital design; a physical sample is the only reliable way to judge the paint itself.
Behr Hidden Gem has an LRV (light reflectance value) of 14. LRV runs from 0 (black) to 100 (pure white), so Hidden Gem is a very dark color that absorbs most of the light.
Hidden Gem has a smoky jade, blue in bright light and green in shade undertone. By its digital value it sits on the cool side, but north-facing light will cool it down and warm bulbs will warm it up, so test a sample in the room where you plan to use it.
The closest Sherwin-Williams color to Behr Hidden Gem is Grizzle Gray (SW 7068, #636562), which is close by digital value (ΔE 7.4). Paint formulas differ, so color-matched versions are never exact: compare physical samples side by side.
The closest Benjamin Moore color to Behr Hidden Gem is Cushing Green (HC-125, #687666), which is close by digital value (ΔE 8.2). Paint formulas differ, so color-matched versions are never exact: compare physical samples side by side.