Color spec
| Brand | Dunn-Edwards |
| Name | Hiking Trails |
| SKU | DESS23 |
| Hex | #AD9F81 |
| RGB | 173, 159, 129 |
| HSL | 41°, 21%, 59% |
| LRV | 35 |
| Undertone | warm red-orange tone |
| Family | Neutral |
About Dunn-Edwards Hiking Trails
Hiking Trails sits in the mid-range at LRV 35, so it shifts visibly through the day — lighter and more open in morning light, deeper and moodier after dark. Its orange 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 Trails 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
18 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
Benjamin Moore
Valspar
PPG / Glidden
Glidden
Dutch Boy
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Magnolia Home
Farrow & Ball
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
Rodda
C2 Paint
Portola Paints
Annie Sloan
Backdrop
Kompozit
Similar Dunn-Edwards colors
closest in the Dunn-Edwards deckThe nearest shades to Hiking Trails within Dunn-Edwards'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 #AD9F81 in HSL space. Pair Hiking Trails 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.
Dunn-Edwards Hiking Trails Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Hiking Trails 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 Dunn-Edwards DESS23 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Hiking Trails
Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Dried Edamame (SW 9122), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.75). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 36 vs 35) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Hiking Trails without repainting risk. See the full Dried Edamame swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Hiking Trails
At Behr, the closest color to Hiking Trails is Tatami Mat (UL190-19) — very close at ΔE 3.18, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 34 vs 35) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Tatami Mat swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Hiking Trails
Benjamin Moore's nearest match is Nature's Scenery (1524), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.6). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 35 vs 35) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Hiking Trails without repainting risk. See the full Nature's Scenery swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Hiking Trails
Valspar's nearest match is Barrel-Aged (T580), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.88). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 34.2 vs 35) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Hiking Trails without repainting risk. See the full Barrel-Aged swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Hiking Trails
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Hiking Trails is Stony Creek (PPG1097-5) — very close at ΔE 2.58, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 33 vs 35) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Stony Creek swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Hiking Trails
Glidden has no exact twin of Hiking Trails. The nearest is Artichoke Leaf (70YY 34/180) at ΔE 4.95 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 34 vs 35). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Artichoke Leaf swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Hiking Trails
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Hiking Trails is Yellow Sage (323-4DB) — very close at ΔE 2.68, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 36 vs 35) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Yellow Sage swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Hiking Trails
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Elk Run (HGSW 3204), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.75). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 36 vs 35) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Hiking Trails without repainting risk. See the full Elk Run swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Hiking Trails
At Magnolia Home, the closest color to Hiking Trails is Juniper Tree (JG-166) — very close at ΔE 2.87, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 39 vs 35) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Juniper Tree swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Hiking Trails
Farrow & Ball has no exact twin of Hiking Trails. The nearest is Buff (NO. 20) at ΔE 4.7 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 35 vs 35). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Buff swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Hiking Trails
The closest Diamond Vogel equivalent of Hiking Trails is Mohalla (0351). At ΔE 0.96 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 35 vs 35). If Diamond Vogel is your counter, order Mohalla and you'll get the same color. See the full Mohalla swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Hiking Trails
At Hirshfield's, the closest color to Hiking Trails is Sandy Bluff (H0111) — very close at ΔE 2.03, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 36 vs 35) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Sandy Bluff swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Hiking Trails
At C2 Paint, the closest color to Hiking Trails is Range (C2-873) — very close at ΔE 2.37, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 34 vs 35) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Range swatch →
Portola Paints Equivalent of Hiking Trails
At Portola Paints, the closest color to Hiking Trails is Boondocks (BOONDOCKS) — very close at ΔE 3.13, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 35 vs 35) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Boondocks swatch →
Annie Sloan Equivalent of Hiking Trails
At Annie Sloan, the closest color to Hiking Trails is French Linen (FRENCH LINEN) — very close at ΔE 2.24, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 34 vs 35) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full French Linen swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Hiking Trails
Backdrop has no exact twin of Hiking Trails. The nearest is Carry the Two (BD-CT) at ΔE 3.5 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 33 vs 35). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Carry the Two swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Hiking Trails
Kompozit's nearest match is Mohalla (0351), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.6). It runs slightly darker (LRV 33 vs 35) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Hiking Trails without repainting risk. See the full Mohalla swatch →