Secret Meadow

An open living room space with green walls and white planked ceiling. The walls are painted in dark green color called Secret Meadow. A nice outdoor scenery can be seen through the windows.

January is a time for nesting indoors, interspersed with nature walks outside for fresh air and rejuvenation. Though plant life is fairly dormant this time of year, hints of green greet us with reminders of colorful seasons to come. Behr paint Color of the Month, Secret Meadow S360-6, reminds us of nature and brings a hint of the outdoors inside, perfect for any room and any season.

A top overview of an open paint can, the color is a dark green called Secret Meadow.

Outdoors, Secret Meadow paint makes a stunning yet welcoming statement on a wooden garden gate, adding a sense of intrigue for guests about to enter your garden or backyard hideaway. This green pairs perfectly with soft tones of sand or light stucco, playing off the colors of nearby foliage.

A stucco house fence and wooden gate, the gate is painted in green color Secret Meadow. — *Feature Color: Gate – Secret Meadow S360-6*

In an entryway, Secret Meadow immediately adds a sense of calm, helping us unwind after work or a workout. It even works well in a Mid-Century or retro-inspired area, outfitted with furnishings from the era. For a pop of color, add a vivid blue planter, which marries tones of earth and sky for a pleasing visual experience.

A geometric paneled wall painted with green color called Secret Meadow, there's a small accent table in-front of it. — *Feature Color: Wall – Secret Meadow S360-6*

This color also works well if a home office takes up a corner of the living room, as Secret Meadow’s shade offers a perfectly soothing vibe for those hours spent contemplating projects at the computer. A slate gray sofa adorned with patterned earth-toned pillows perfectly suits the nature vibe inherent in this space. White baseboards and trim complete the look with a crisp, clean frame for Secret Meadow walls.

A home office featuring a working area with a desk, chair and small filing cabinet. A gray sofa with decorative pillow. The office walls are painted in green color called Secret Meadow and trim is painted in crisp white color called Polar Bear. — *Featured Colors: Walls- Secret Meadow S360-6, Trim & Door-*Polar Bear 75

This peaceful green also works well as a wall color in a home with an open floor plan, as living space transitions into the kitchen area. Paint the main shared wall and the base of the breakfast bar in Secret Meadow for a kitchen outfitted with in white or light cabinets and stainless steel appliances. A black stone countertop looks absolutely stunning against green and white. A few plants potted in black, white or even a stunning blue shade enhance the beauty of the kitchen area.

A kitchen area featuring a breakfast bar, white wood cabinets and stainless steel appliances. The wall is painted in green color called Secret Meadow. — Featured Colors: Walls- Secret Meadow S360-6
Cabinets & Ceiling- ULTRA PURE WHITE®

Secret Meadow is an excellent color for contrast in an otherwise white bathroom, too. Paint the door and its trim in this soothing green to add an element of nature to the space. This color works well whether the bathroom’s style is ultra modern, completely vintage, or somewhere in between.

An all white painted bathroom featuring a standalone modern tub and a small sink. A door and trim painted in green accent color called Secret Meadow. — Featured Colors: Door & Frame- Secret Meadow S360-6
Walls- Painter’s White PPU18-08
Trim-ULTRA PURE WHITE®

As a wall color, Secret Meadow offers a classic, timeless look that suits virtually any bedroom style. In the master bedroom, the bed takes center stage against a green backdrop. White window trim enhances the natural light pouring in from outdoors, making the space feel light and airy during the day. Secret Meadow’s green is a natural partner for wood floors, no matter how dark the wood. Bedding in light grays, whites and beige enhances the earthy vibe of this room.

A master bedroom with two windows and bed place in the middle. Simple and layered neutral bedding. Walls are painted in classic color called Secret Meadow. — Featured Colors: Walls- Secret Meadow S360-6
Trim- ULTRA PURE WHITE®

Secret Meadow also serves as a gender-neutral wall color for a child’s room; it’s an excellent choice no matter what the age of the child. Add a white or light beige area rug under the bed to provide a little cushion under foot and for spontaneous playtime with toys on the floor.