Appalachian Trail
Often used for its versatile qualities, Appalachian Trail remains a staple for Benjamin Moore designers. It is widely considered one of the best colors in its class to add character and warmth to any space. We've gathered 5 real-home scenarios to help you visualize this color alongside our expert data.
Hex
#A1BEAF
LRV
47.45
Appalachian Trail in Real Rooms
Appalachian Trail has a medium-high LRV of 47.45 — present enough to register on the wall without making a room feel heavy. It's neutral in temperature, making it adaptable across different lighting conditions and room orientations. Grouped in the Green family, the photos below show it applied in a front door, kitchen cabinets and misc.
1 Front Door Photo
The front door is a great place to experiment with higher sheen levels. Appalachian Trail in a high-gloss finish creates a mirror-like surface that looks incredibly expensive and traditional, echoing the grand entryways of London or New York.
Front entrance door painted inviting Appalachian Trail green.
@christyisinger
1 Kitchen Cabinets Photo
The way Appalachian Trail interacts with under-cabinet lighting is transformative. It catches the glow and reflects a softer, more diffused light onto the countertops, making the workspace feel more inviting and less utilitarian.
Kitchen cabinetry stained rich Appalachian Trail deep tone.
@the_refinisher
3 Misc Photos
Note how Appalachian Trail is used as a "ceiling color" in some of these rooms. This "fifth wall" application is a bold designer move that can make a room feel infinitely more cozy and architecturally unique.
Wall paneling finished in traditional Appalachian Trail shade.
@aspendesignsco
Accent wall painted moody Appalachian Trail forest color.
@aspendesignsco
Feature wall brings drama with Appalachian Trail deep green.
@aspendesignsco
Coordinating Colors
White Wisp reflects far more light (LRV 78 vs 47), opening up a space where Appalachian Trail encloses it.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 49 vs 47), so neither reads brighter in a room.
At LRV 68 vs 47, Seaspray is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 47 vs 23, Appalachian Trail is decisively the brighter choice.
Similar Colors
A 4-point LRV gap (47 vs 44) makes Appalachian Trail the marginally brighter of the two.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 47 vs 46), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Bridal Bouquet reads slightly lighter (LRV 55 vs 47), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
With LRVs of 48 and 47, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
Complementary Colors
At LRV 47 vs 21, Appalachian Trail is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 47 vs 5, Appalachian Trail is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 47 vs 18, Appalachian Trail is decisively the brighter choice.
Appalachian Trail reflects far more light (LRV 47 vs 11), opening up a space where Kalamata encloses it.
Appalachian Trail reflects far more light (LRV 47 vs 6), opening up a space where Dark Purple encloses it.
At LRV 47 vs 18, Appalachian Trail is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 68 vs 47, Peace and Happiness is decisively the brighter choice.
Lighter Colors
At LRV 63 vs 47, Swept Away is decisively the brighter choice.
Bali reads slightly lighter (LRV 58 vs 47), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
At LRV 60 vs 47, Palladian Blue is decisively the brighter choice.
White Rain reflects far more light (LRV 65 vs 47), opening up a space where Appalachian Trail encloses it.
At LRV 64 vs 47, Aberdeen Green is decisively the brighter choice.
Darker Colors
Appalachian Trail reads slightly lighter (LRV 47 vs 37), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.