Hiking Path vs Witching Hour paint color comparison

Hiking Path vs Witching Hour

Hiking PathBenjamin MoorevsWitching HourBenjamin MooreΔE 42.8 — Very different colors

Both from Benjamin Moore's palette. Hue-wise, Hiking Path belongs to the beige-greige family and Witching Hour to the blue-grey family. Hiking Path (LRV 30) reflects noticeably more light than Witching Hour (LRV 9), a difference of 21 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Hiking Path runs yellow while Witching Hour is decidedly blue, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. With a ΔE of 42.8, the contrast is hard to miss. These aren't variations on a theme — they're two different answers to the same question. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.

Color Details

Hiking Path
Benjamin Moore · 524
LRV30.1
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number524
UndertoneYellow
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessMedium
Witching Hour
Benjamin Moore · 2120-30
LRV8.7
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number2120-30
UndertoneBlue
TemperatureNeutral
BrightnessDark

Hiking Path vs Witching Hour Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Hiking Path on one side and Witching Hour on the other.

Bathroom
Bedroom
House
Kitchen Cabinets
Living Room

Digital color is approximate. These simulations are generated from the manufacturer's hex values and overlaid on grayscale room photos — your screen's calibration, brightness, and viewing angle all affect how they render. Before committing to either color, test physical samples in your own space under the light you actually live with.