ColorplanBenjamin Moore Himalayan Trek (1542) is a mid-tone warm gray (greige) with a warm yellow undertone and an LRV of 48. Closest matches: Sherwin-Williams Mindful Gray (SW 7016), Farrow & Ball Purbeck Stone (No.275) and Behr Graceful Gray (PPU18-12). For trim, try White (OC-151).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Benjamin Moore whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Gray |
| LRV | 48.3 (mid-tone; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #BEB8AE |
| RGB | 190, 184, 174 |
| HSL | 37°, 11%, 71% |
About Himalayan Trek
Himalayan Trek (1542) is a mid-tone warm gray (greige) from Benjamin Moore with a warm yellow undertone. With an LRV of 48, Himalayan Trek has visible color without darkening a room much.
In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Himalayan Trek'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. It's very close to Thunder (AF-685); you'd mostly see the difference side by side.
How Himalayan Trek changes with the light
Himalayan Trek has a fairly balanced undertone: it shifts a little cooler in north light and a little warmer in afternoon west light, which makes it an easy choice for most rooms.
North-facing rooms
In north light Himalayan Trek will look a little cooler and grayer than on the chip.
East-facing rooms
Himalayan Trek will look warmer and brighter in the morning and cooler and grayer by afternoon; check a sample at both times.
South-facing rooms
Bright south light shows Himalayan Trek close to its true color, slightly lighter and warmer.
West-facing rooms
Himalayan Trek will glow warmer in the late afternoon.
See Himalayan Trek in real homes
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Himalayan Trek 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
Nearly identical · ΔE 0.6
Also close: Anew Gray (ΔE 1.5)
Compare side by side →Farrow & Ball
Very close · ΔE 1.4
Also close: Elephant's Breath (ΔE 2.2)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Himalayan Trek questions
What undertone does Himalayan Trek have?
Himalayan Trek has a warm yellow undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Himalayan Trek's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is Himalayan Trek a light or dark color?
Himalayan Trek has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 48.3 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a mid-tone color. With an LRV of 48, Himalayan Trek has visible color without darkening a room much.
What is the closest match to Himalayan Trek in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Mindful Gray SW 7016 (nearly identical, ΔE 0.6); Farrow & Ball: Purbeck Stone No.275 (very close, ΔE 1.4); Behr: Graceful Gray PPU18-12 (very close, ΔE 1.7). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Himalayan Trek?
Try White (OC-151) on trim and Wedding Veil (2125-70) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Himalayan Trek's undertone.
Where does Himalayan Trek work best?
Himalayan Trek works well in bedrooms, offices, accent walls and kitchen cabinets. With an LRV of 48, Himalayan Trek has visible color without darkening a room much.
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