Himalayan Trek 1542 is a gray paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #BFB9AF, estimated LRV 49 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Glasgow Fog from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Benjamin Moore · #BFB9AF · 1542
Himalayan Trek
49%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Himalayan Trek Technical Profile
HEX Code#BFB9AF
RGB191, 185, 175
Estimated LRV48.9
UndertoneNeutral
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Color Familygray
BrandBenjamin Moore
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#BDB8AE
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#C1BBB0
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#C1BBB0
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#C1BBB2
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#C4BEB4
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#C0BBAE
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Colors That Work With Himalayan Trek
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Himalayan Trek
#BFB9AF
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A8AD85
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Himalayan Trek
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Himalayan Trek 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
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Himalayan Trek — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Himalayan Trek have?
Himalayan Trek by Benjamin Moore has a neutral undertone and sits in the gray color family. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Himalayan Trek from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Himalayan Trek are Glasgow Fog by Behr (a close digital match), Viaduct by Sherwin-Williams (a close digital match), Ask Me Anything by Valspar (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Himalayan Trek'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 Himalayan Trek?
Himalayan Trek has a estimated lightness value of 48.9, 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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