Sherwin Williams Hidden Trail SW 9525

Code:SW 9525
Name:Hidden Trail
Brand:Sherwin Williams
Collections:Emerald Designer Edition - Form + Function

What color is Sherwin Williams Hidden Trail?

Sherwin Williams SW 9525 Hidden Trail is a rich and earthy hue reminiscent of a serene forest landscape. This versatile color pairs beautifully with soft neutrals like off-white and taupe, creating a calming and sophisticated ambiance. For a more dramatic look, complement Hidden Trail with accents in SW 6214 Underseas or SW 7671 On the Rocks. The deep green tones of Hidden Trail add depth and warmth to any space, making it perfect for creating a cozy and inviting atmosphere. Embrace nature indoors with Sherwin Williams SW 9525 Hidden Trail as your main color choice, accented with complementary shades for a harmonious and stylish decor scheme.

Hidden Trail for bedroom

We’ve hand-picked a beautiful collection of photos of this amazing Beige shade used in real bedrooms. Take a look and imagine how this wonderful warm Dark paint color could transform your own bedroom space.

Sherwin Williams Hidden Trail bedroom
Sherwin Williams Hidden Trail bedroom
Sherwin Williams Hidden Trail bedroom
Sherwin Williams Hidden Trail bedroom

Hidden Trail for living room

Check out this stunning Dark color used in real living rooms. Explore how this Beige shade can create a unique space

Sherwin Williams Hidden Trail living room interior
Sherwin Williams Hidden Trail victorian house interior
Sherwin Williams Hidden Trail cozy living room
Sherwin Williams Hidden Trail living room walls
Sherwin Williams Hidden Trail living room
Sherwin Williams Hidden Trail japandi interior
Sherwin Williams Hidden Trail living room

Sherwin Williams SW 9525 for bathroom

Looking for inspiration for your dream bathroom renovation project? These beautiful handpicked photos will show you this delightfully warm Dark real bathrooms.

Sherwin Williams Hidden Trail bathroom
Sherwin Williams Hidden Trail minimalist bathroom
Sherwin Williams Hidden Trail bathroom
Sherwin Williams Hidden Trail minimalist bathroom
Sherwin Williams Hidden Trail bathroom
Sherwin Williams Hidden Trail minimalist bathroom

Sherwin Williams SW 9525 on kitchen cabinets

Want a stylish kitchen? View real-life photo examples of this fascinating warm hue is paired with backsplashes, countertops, and hardware.

Sherwin Williams Hidden Trail kitchen cabinets
Sherwin Williams Hidden Trail kitchen cabinets
Sherwin Williams Hidden Trail small kitchen cabinets
Sherwin Williams Hidden Trail kitchen cabinets

Sherwin Williams Hidden Trail reviews

View the photos of real spaces painted with this that were not included in specific categories.Close-ups, painted furniture, storages and dressers, hallways, stairs and ceilings.

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Sherwin Williams Hidden Trail kitchen backsplash
Sherwin Williams Hidden Trail kitchen review
Sherwin Williams Hidden Trail kitchen cabinets
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Sherwin Williams Hidden Trail living room interior
Sherwin Williams Hidden Trail living room

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What are Sherwin Williams Hidden Trail undertones?

The undertone of Hidden Trail can be accurately described as a Yellow hue, as is apparent from the color space provided. By isolating the pure hue and eliminating any tints, tones, and shades, we were able to precisely determine its undertone. This approach has proven to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.

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HEX value

HEX value:

#5F5B4D

RGB code:

95, 91, 77

Is Sherwin Williams Hidden Trail SW 9525 cool or warm?

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Color wheel
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With a hue of 47° thisbrownrefers warm paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

SW 9525 Hidden Trail HSL code: 47, 10%, 34%

Hue - degree on a color wheel from 0 to 360. 0 is red, 120 is green, and 240 is blue.
Saturation is expressed as a percentage. At 0%, it appears as a shade of grey, and at 100%, it is in full color..
Lightness is also a percentage value. 0% is black, and 100% is white.

  • Warm colors are ideal for kitchens, living rooms or bathrooms
  • Warmer hues make larger spaces feel more inviting
  • Warm beige shades create a cozy and inviting atmosphere, making any room feel comfortable and welcoming, perfect for living rooms, bedrooms, and hallways.
  • Using dark warm shades like rich reds and browns creates a cozy and intimate atmosphere, perfect for dining rooms, libraries, and living rooms. These colors add depth and warmth. However, be careful when using them in small spaces or rooms with low ceilings, as they can make the space feel even smaller.

Act like a pro: Mixing warm and cool shades is a must have to get harmonius interior. Add accents that contrast with the primary color to create visual balance. If your walls are a warm color, don’t forget to add accent in cold colors (furniture, art, décor). A good practice is too use a complementary color scheme.

How light temperature affects Hidden Trail

Natural Lighting. During the day, natural light shifts from about 2000 K at sunrise/sunset to 5500–6500 K at noon.

In addition, natural‑light temperature depends on its direction:

Direction of sunlightVisible temp.HueDuration
NorthCoolBluishAll day
EastWarmYellowBefore noon
WestWarmOrange‑redAfter noon
SouthWarmOrange‑yellowAll day

Artificial Lighting. When choosing bulbs, pay attention to their color‑temperature (Kelvins).
Use the slider to see how this brown shade looks under different lighting:

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Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Sherwin Williams Hidden Trail:

Monochromatic color scheme

Monochromatic color scheme

This scheme consists of various shades, tints, and tones of a single color. While it offers a perfect combination of hues, without accent décor it may become monotonous.

Lighter shades

Darker shades

Complementary color scheme

Complementary color scheme

This color scheme is a combination of two shades that are opposite each other on the color wheel. The high contrast between these colors creates a vibrant and dynamic visual effect. For the color Hidden Trail with a orange hue, complementary colors are those with a blue hue close to 227, such as Sherwin Williams Sea Mariner and Starry Night.

LRV of Hidden Trail

Hidden Trail has an LRV of 10.47% and refers to Medium Dark which means that this color reflects very little lightWhy LRV is important?

Light Reflectance Value scale illustration

Light Reflectance Value measures the amount of visible and usable light that reflects from a painted surface.
Simply put, the higher the LRV of a paint color, the brighter the room you will get.
The scale goes from 0% (absolute black, absorbing all light) to 100% (pure white, reflecting all light).

Act like a pro: When choosing paint with an LRV of 10.47%, pay attention to your bulbs' brightness. Light brightness is measured in lumens. The lower the paint's LRV, the higher lumen level you need. Every square foot of room needs at least 40 lumens. That means for a 200 ft2 living room you’ll need about 8000 lumens of light – e.g., eight 1000 lm bulbs.

Color codes

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HEX#5f5b4dCopy color code
RGB Decimal95, 91, 77Copy color code
RGB Percent37.25%, 35.69%, 30.20%Copy color code
HSVHue: 47° Saturation: 18.95% Value: 37.25%Copy color code
HSLhsl(47, 10, 34)Copy color code
CMYKCyan: 0.0 Magenta: 4.21 Yellow: 18.95 Key: 62.75Copy color code
YIQY: 90.6 I: 6.882 Q: -3.511Copy color code
XYZX: 9.8 Y: 10.451 Z: 8.52Copy color code
CIE LabL:38.64 a:-1.061 b:8.662Copy color code
CIE LuvL:38.64 u:3.108 v:10.667Copy color code
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Hunter Lab32.328, -2.465, 7.004Copy color code
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