ColorplanBenjamin Moore Hiking Path (524) is a deep beige with a warm yellow undertone and an LRV of 30. For trim, try White Dove (OC-17).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Benjamin Moore whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Beige |
| LRV | 30.1 (mid-tone; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #9E9668 |
| RGB | 158, 150, 104 |
| HSL | 51°, 22%, 51% |
About Hiking Path
Hiking Path (524) is a deep, medium-strength beige from Benjamin Moore that leans yellow. With an LRV of 30, Hiking Path absorbs more light than it reflects, so it works best in rooms with good natural light or where you want a cozier feel.
In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Hiking Path's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward. It's a good fit for bedrooms, offices, accent walls and kitchen cabinets. Next to Ponderosa Pine (531), it's cooler and more muted.
How Hiking Path changes with the light
Hiking Path has a strong warm undertone that balances cool north light well. In strong south or west sun it can look more golden, so check a sample at midday and in the late afternoon.
North-facing rooms
Hiking Path's warmth balances the cool north light, which is why warmer colors are the safe pick for north rooms.
East-facing rooms
Hiking Path will look warmer and brighter in the morning and cooler and grayer by afternoon; check a sample at both times.
South-facing rooms
In strong south light Hiking Path can turn noticeably more yellow or orange; test a sample at midday.
West-facing rooms
Hiking Path will glow warmer in the late afternoon, so check it at sunset if you want to avoid a strong yellow cast.
See Hiking Path in real homes
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Hiking Path equivalents in other brands
The closest color from each brand. ΔE (“delta E”) scores how different two colors look: under 2.5 is very hard to tell apart on a wall, over 5 is clearly different.
Sherwin-Williams
Closest available · ΔE 9.8
Also close: Svelte Sage (ΔE 10.2)
Compare side by side →Farrow & Ball
Closest available · ΔE 6.0
Also close: Yeabridge Green (ΔE 8.3)
Compare side by side →Behr
Closest available · ΔE 8.4
Also close: Ecological (ΔE 9.7)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Hiking Path questions
What undertone does Hiking Path have?
Hiking Path has a warm yellow undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Hiking Path's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is Hiking Path a light or dark color?
Hiking Path has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 30.1 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a deep color. With an LRV of 30, Hiking Path absorbs more light than it reflects, so it works best in rooms with good natural light or where you want a cozier feel.
What is the closest match to Hiking Path in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Sage SW 2860 (closest available, ΔE 9.8); Farrow & Ball: Olive No.13 (closest available, ΔE 6.0); Behr: Clary Sage PPU11-07 (closest available, ΔE 8.4). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Hiking Path?
Try White Dove (OC-17) on trim and Opulence (OC-69) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Hiking Path's undertone.
Where does Hiking Path work best?
Hiking Path works well in bedrooms, offices, accent walls and kitchen cabinets. With an LRV of 30, Hiking Path absorbs more light than it reflects, so it works best in rooms with good natural light or where you want a cozier feel.
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