Hiking Path vs Cement grey

Hiking PathBenjamin MoorevsCement greyRAL ClassicΔE 19.8Distinct difference

Hiking Path is a Benjamin Moore color while Cement grey comes from RAL Classic. Hue-wise, Hiking Path belongs to the beige-greige family and Cement grey to the grey family. At LRV 30 vs 24, Hiking Path will read as the brighter of the two — a 6-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. At ΔE 19.8, these are genuinely distinct colors — a strong contrast if used together, or a meaningful choice between two different directions. 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
Hex#9E9668
LRV30.1
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number524
UndertoneYellow
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessMedium
Cement grey
RAL Classic · RAL 7033
Hex#7F8274
LRV24.1
BrandRAL Classic
NumberRAL 7033
Undertone
Temperature
BrightnessDark

Hiking Path vs Cement grey Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Hiking Path on one side and Cement grey 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.

More Hiking Path comparisons

See how Hiking Path stacks up against other well-photographed colors across different brands and tones.

White Dove
Hiking Path
White Dove
Benjamin Moore
White Dove
LRV 83

White Dove is the lighter choice

Ammonite
Hiking Path
Ammonite
Farrow & Ball
Ammonite
LRV 69

Ammonite is the lighter choice

Iron Ore
Hiking Path
Iron Ore
Sherwin-Williams
Iron Ore
LRV 6

Hiking Path reads noticeably lighter

Purbeck Stone
Hiking Path
Purbeck Stone
Farrow & Ball
Purbeck Stone
LRV 52

Purbeck Stone reads noticeably lighter

Evergreen Fog
Hiking Path
Evergreen Fog
Sherwin-Williams
Evergreen Fog
LRV 30

Nearly identical in tone

Mizzle
Hiking Path
Mizzle
Farrow & Ball
Mizzle
LRV 52

Mizzle reads noticeably lighter

Agreeable Gray
Hiking Path
Agreeable Gray
Sherwin-Williams
Agreeable Gray
LRV 60

Agreeable Gray is the lighter choice

Denim Drift
Hiking Path
Denim Drift
Dulux
Denim Drift
LRV 27

Hiking Path reads slightly lighter

Tranquil Dawn
Hiking Path
Tranquil Dawn
Dulux
Tranquil Dawn
LRV 55

Tranquil Dawn reads noticeably lighter

Balboa Mist
Hiking Path
Balboa Mist
Benjamin Moore
Balboa Mist
LRV 66

Balboa Mist is the lighter choice

Vintage Vogue
Hiking Path
Vintage Vogue
Benjamin Moore
Vintage Vogue
LRV 12

Hiking Path reads noticeably lighter

Pale Green
Hiking Path
Pale Green
RAL ClassicClassic
Pale Green
LRV 31

Nearly identical in tone

Pine Needle
Hiking Path
Pine Needle
Dulux
Pine Needle
LRV 7

Hiking Path reads noticeably lighter

Black grey
Hiking Path
Black grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Black grey
LRV 6

Hiking Path reads noticeably lighter

Piazza
Hiking Path
Piazza
Tikkurila
Piazza
LRV 65

Piazza is the lighter choice

Humble Yellow
Hiking Path
Humble Yellow
Jotun
Humble Yellow
LRV 57

Humble Yellow is the lighter choice

Grey Blue
Hiking Path
Grey Blue
RAL ClassicClassic
Grey Blue
LRV 7

Hiking Path reads noticeably lighter

Windmill Lane
Hiking Path
Windmill Lane
Little Greene
Windmill Lane
LRV 31

Nearly identical in tone

Senses
Hiking Path
Senses
Jotun
Senses
LRV 41

Senses reads slightly lighter

Lamp Black
Hiking Path
Lamp Black
Little Greene
Lamp Black
LRV 3

Hiking Path is the lighter choice

Washed Linen
Hiking Path
Washed Linen
Jotun
Washed Linen
LRV 55

Washed Linen reads noticeably lighter

Tea with Florence
Hiking Path
Tea with Florence
Little Greene
Tea with Florence
LRV 18

Hiking Path reads slightly lighter

Thames Fog
Hiking Path
Thames Fog
Valspar
Thames Fog
LRV 27

Nearly identical in tone

Ocean Abyss
Hiking Path
Ocean Abyss
Behr
Ocean Abyss
LRV 7

Hiking Path reads noticeably lighter

Classic Silver
Hiking Path
Classic Silver
Behr
Classic Silver
LRV 48

Classic Silver reads noticeably lighter

Teton Blue
Hiking Path
Teton Blue
Behr
Teton Blue
LRV 31

Nearly identical in tone

RAL 110-2
Hiking Path
RAL 110-2
RAL EffectEffect
RAL 110-2
LRV 72

RAL 110-2 is the lighter choice

RAL 110-1
Hiking Path
RAL 110-1
RAL EffectEffect
RAL 110-1
LRV 80

RAL 110-1 is the lighter choice

Paper
Hiking Path
Paper
Tikkurila
Paper
LRV 88

Paper is the lighter choice

Passageway
Hiking Path
Passageway
Valspar
Passageway
LRV 14

Hiking Path reads noticeably lighter