Hikers Paradise works as a warm neutral anchor — pairs cleanly with most existing palettes and reads forgiving across lighting conditions. At LRV 50 it sits in the comfortable mid-light range — bright enough for living areas, soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions. Skip it if you want a crisp, cool-modern look, or in rooms with heavy north light that can pull its warmth slightly muddy.
Ref. #BEBBB1 · PPG0998-2
Hikers Paradise
50%LRV Value
Hikers Paradise Technical Profile
What color is PPG Hikers Paradise (PPG0998-2)? It's a medium warm gray — hex #BEBBB1, LRV 50. The closest cross-brand equivalent to Hikers Paradise is Behr Pumice — a near-identical match on the wall, with Dunn-Edwards Stoneware Clay and Valspar Soulful Grey also close. At LRV 50, Hikers Paradise sits in the comfortable mid-light range — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions. As a warm neutral, Hikers Paradise pairs with off-whites for trim, white oak or walnut floors, and brass or warm brushed nickel hardware. Deep green, navy, or terra-cotta all read well as accent colors. At mid depth, Hikers Paradise grounds a space without darkening it — it holds up on lower walls, kitchen islands, and as a wraparound where a lighter neutral would feel washed out. Warm neutrals come alive under 2700K bulbs, where their underlying yellow or peach undertones add visible warmth. Under 4000K daylight they read cleaner and slightly cooler. At mid depth Hikers Paradise holds its character across bulb temperatures, shifting only slightly warm under 2700K and slightly crisper under cool daylight.
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Colors Similar to Hikers Paradise
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Pumice
Behr
Nearly identical
Stoneware Clay
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Soulful Grey
Valspar
Nearly identical
Thunder
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Roycroft Mist Gray
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Chintz
Hirshfield's
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Silver Spree
Vista Paint
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Purbeck Stone
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Colors That Work With Hikers Paradise
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Hikers Paradise
#BEBBB1
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A2AD85
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Hikers Paradise
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Hikers Paradise 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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Hikers Paradise — Frequently Asked Questions
What colors match Hikers Paradise from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Hikers Paradise are Pumice by Behr (a near-identical match), Stoneware Clay by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Soulful Grey by Valspar (a near-identical match). These are ranked with the CIEDE2000 color-difference formula, which scores how similar two colors actually look to the eye rather than matching them by name — so they're the best options for getting Hikers Paradise's look in a brand your local store carries. Always confirm with a physical sample, since sheen and lighting shift the final result.
What is the LRV of Hikers Paradise?
Hikers Paradise has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 49.7, 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. LRV is the most reliable guide to how light or dark a paint will read in a real room — more dependable than the swatch on your screen, which varies by monitor.
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Flat, eggshell, satin, or semi-gloss — the right finish for Hikers Paradise depends on the room. Here's how to choose.