Hidden Trail vs Nocturne paint color comparison

Hidden Trail vs Nocturne

Hidden TrailSherwin-WilliamsvsNocturneSherwin-WilliamsΔE 5.4 — Noticeable difference

Both from Sherwin-Williams's palette. These are both greige-greys, so the question isn't which hue to choose — it's where within greige-grey to land. Hidden Trail (LRV 10) reflects noticeably more light than Nocturne (LRV 8), a difference of 3 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Both lean warm, so they'll behave similarly in mixed or changing light conditions. The ΔE 5.4 gap is real but not dramatic — close enough to use together, distinct enough to matter as a choice. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.

Color Details

Hidden Trail
Sherwin-Williams · 9525
LRV10.5
BrandSherwin-Williams
Number9525
Undertone—
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessDark
Nocturne
Sherwin-Williams · 9520
LRV7.8
BrandSherwin-Williams
Number9520
Undertone—
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessDark

Hidden Trail vs Nocturne Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Hidden Trail on one side and Nocturne 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.