Color spec
| Brand | Benjamin Moore |
| Name | Hiking Path |
| SKU | 524 |
| Hex | #9E9668 |
| RGB | 158, 150, 104 |
| HSL | 51°, 22%, 51% |
| LRV | 30 |
| Undertone | warm yellow tone |
| Family | Neutral |
About Benjamin Moore Hiking Path
Hiking Path sits in the mid-range at LRV 30, so it shifts visibly through the day — lighter and more open in morning light, deeper and moodier after dark. Its yellow undertone is the part to watch: it gets picked up by whatever sits next to it, so test it against your trim, floor and the room's main light before committing. South-facing rooms will pull it lighter and warmer, while north light cools it down.
Hiking Path is versatile enough for full rooms but has enough depth to anchor a space, so it suits living rooms, bedrooms and cabinetry alike. Greige-leaning neutrals like this are the safe whole-home choice when you want warmth without committing to a color.
Closest matches by brand
15 brands within ΔE 5The closest matches per brand by ΔE2000, computed against each brand's full deck. Only colors within ΔE 5 (close enough to substitute on a wall) are shown — brands with no real match are left off. Tap any swatch for its full single-color spec; tap the brand title to browse all neutral from that brand.
Sherwin-Williams
Behr
Valspar
PPG / Glidden
Glidden
Dutch Boy
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Magnolia Home
Farrow & Ball
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
C2 Paint
Annie Sloan
Kompozit
Similar Benjamin Moore colors
closest in the Benjamin Moore deckThe nearest shades to Hiking Path within Benjamin Moore's own range, ranked by perceptual color distance — useful when you want the same look a touch lighter, darker, or warmer.
Coordinated palette
Generated by hue-rotating #9E9668 in HSL space. Pair Hiking Path with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.
Accessibility (WCAG contrast)
WCAG 2.1: AA = 4.5:1 normal text · AA Large = 3:1 large text · AAA = 7:1 normal text.
Benjamin Moore Hiking Path Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Hiking Path from a different paint counter? Below is the single closest color in each major US deck and how close it really is. Remember that any paint store can also custom-tint Benjamin Moore 524 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Hiking Path
Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Lemon Verbena (SW 7726), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.78). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 31 vs 30) and carries a warm yellow undertone, so it substitutes for Hiking Path without repainting risk. See the full Lemon Verbena swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Hiking Path
Behr's nearest match is Hidden Treasure (N300-5), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.48). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 29 vs 30) and carries a warm yellow undertone, so it substitutes for Hiking Path without repainting risk. See the full Hidden Treasure swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Hiking Path
Valspar's nearest match is Fond of Fronds (V096-4), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.68). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 30.1 vs 30) and carries a warm yellow undertone, so it substitutes for Hiking Path without repainting risk. See the full Fond of Fronds swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Hiking Path
PPG / Glidden's nearest match is Tapenade (PPG11-32), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.62). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 29 vs 30) and carries a warm yellow undertone, so it substitutes for Hiking Path without repainting risk. See the full Tapenade swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Hiking Path
Glidden's nearest match is Tapenade (PPG11-32), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.41). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 29 vs 30) and carries a warm yellow undertone, so it substitutes for Hiking Path without repainting risk. See the full Tapenade swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Hiking Path
Dutch Boy has no exact twin of Hiking Path. The nearest is Bronze Yellow (321-5DB) at ΔE 3.72 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 28 vs 30). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Bronze Yellow swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Hiking Path
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Hiking Path. The nearest is Mountain Moss (HGSW 2233) at ΔE 3.65 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 28 vs 30). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Mountain Moss swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Hiking Path
Dunn-Edwards's nearest match is Grape Leaves (DE5495), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.04). It runs slightly darker (LRV 27 vs 30) and carries a warm yellow undertone, so it substitutes for Hiking Path without repainting risk. See the full Grape Leaves swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Hiking Path
Magnolia Home has no exact twin of Hiking Path. The nearest is Countryside (JG-52) at ΔE 4.15 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 31 vs 30). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Countryside swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Hiking Path
Diamond Vogel has no exact twin of Hiking Path. The nearest is Green Cast (0409) at ΔE 3.7 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 30 vs 30). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Green Cast swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Hiking Path
Hirshfield's has no exact twin of Hiking Path. The nearest is Green Sleeves (0359) at ΔE 4.08 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 32 vs 30). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Green Sleeves swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Hiking Path
At C2 Paint, the closest color to Hiking Path is Limelight (BD75) — very close at ΔE 2.31, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 31 vs 30) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Limelight swatch →
Annie Sloan Equivalent of Hiking Path
At Annie Sloan, the closest color to Hiking Path is Chateau Grey (CHATEAU GREY) — very close at ΔE 3.24, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 33 vs 30) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Chateau Grey swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Hiking Path
Kompozit has no exact twin of Hiking Path. The nearest is Green Sleeves (0359) at ΔE 4.08 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 31 vs 30). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Green Sleeves swatch →