Hiking Trail CC-514 is a brown paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #9E8875, LRV 26 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Toffee Crunch from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #9E8875 · CC-514
Hiking Trail
26%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Hiking Trail Technical Profile
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Hiking Trail in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Hiking Trail in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Benjamin MooreHiking Trail
Nearly identical
BehrToffee Crunch
Toffee Crunch
Behr
Nearly identical
Tavern Taupe
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Tempered Allspice
Valspar
Nearly identical
Afternoon Tea Service
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Pocahontas
Vista Paint
Very similar
Roasted Chestnut
PPG
Very similar
Roasted Mushroom
Kilz
Very similar
Mouse's Back
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Oarsman
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Camel Train
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Pearl Mouse Grey
RAL
Visible difference
Nourish .04
Colorhouse
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Hiking Trail
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Hiking Trail
#9E8875
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#ADAC85
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Hiking Trail
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Hiking Trail Room Palettes
Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Warm & Inviting
Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable
Cool & Calm
Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful
Bold Contrast
Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking
Similar Benjamin Moore Colors
Other Benjamin Moore colors close to Hiking Trail.
More brown colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the brown family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Hiking Trail — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Hiking Trail have?
Hiking Trail by Benjamin Moore has a neutral undertone and sits in the brown color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Hiking Trail in your own space before committing.
What colors match Hiking Trail from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Hiking Trail are Toffee Crunch by Behr (a near-identical match), Tavern Taupe by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Sycamore Tan by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Hiking Trail's look from a brand your local store carries. Confirm with a physical sample, since sheen and lighting shift the final result.
What is the LRV of Hiking Trail?
Hiking Trail has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 26.2, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-depth color with real presence — strong on accent walls, libraries, and rooms with good natural light.
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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Hiking Trail's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.