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Sherwin Williams Jogging Path (You Will Want to Run for This One!)

    Jogging Path is my newest favorite neutral from Sherwin Williams! It is a beautiful greige color that works flawlessly into any decor style and any color scheme. (Bonus: It hasn’t been overused yet!)

    Sherwin Williams Jogging Path paint swatched over a photo of the color on kitchen cabinets.
    Photo credit: @tara.g.norman

    Let’s take a look at Jogging Path in real homes, slide it into a color palette, and dupe the look with different brands.

    What Color is Sherwin Williams Jogging Path (7638)?

    Jogging Path is a neutral greige paint color by Sherwin Williams that can run the full range in appearance from quite beige to quite gray. It is best described as a mushroom or putty color. It does not ever look like a totally cool gray or an overly warm beige.

    Swatch of Sherwin Williams Jogging Path over a background of Jogging Path on kitchen cabinets

    LRV and RBG of Sherwin Williams Jogging Path

    The LRV of Jogging Path is 49. 

    What does this mean?

    The LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of a color indicates on a scale of 0 – 100 how much light a color reflects (or doesn’t reflect). True black has an LRV of 0 and pure white has an LRV of 100.

    In the paint world, we are working in a range of about 3 – 93 because no paint color is purely black or completely white.

    Sherwin Williams Jogging Path marked at 48 on an LRV chart from 0 to 100, over a photo of the color on kitchen cabinets.
    Photo credit: @tara.g.norman

    At 49, Jogging Path reflects about as much light as it absorbs. It is in the LRV range that you will find most whole home paint colors (~45 – 65).

    What Are the Undertones of Jogging Path?

    For the most part, Jogging Path is a predictable greige. When it does have an undertone, it tends to be green.

    Swatches of the undertones of Jogging Path over two photos of the colors where it looks more beige and more green.
    Left: @archetypehomes Right: @tara.g.norman

    It doesn’t ever lean purple like many taupey mushroom colors do.

    Is Jogging Path Warm or Cool?

    Jogging Path is a neutral paint color. I would say that it is neither warm nor cool. It is warm compared to many other gray colors, but it’s much cooler than orangey or pink beiges.

    The Sherwin Williams Jogging Path Color Strip

    Sherwin Williams doesn’t really give us a proper light-to-dark color strip for Jogging Path:

    Sherwin Williams Color Strip features Grecian Ivory, Jogging Path, Gateway Gray, Ethereal Mood, Fawn Brindle, Rushing River, and Mountain Road, over a photo of Jogging Path on kitchen cabinets.
    Photo credit: @tara.g.norman

    You can see that the shade Grecian Ivory is significantly lighter and Mountain Road is significantly darker, but there isn’t a lot of LRV range otherwise.

    The other shades on this strip are:

    • Grecian Ivory
    • Jogging Path
    • Gateway Gray
    • Ethereal Mood
    • Fawn Brindle
    • Rushing River
    • Mountain Road

    Lighter Version of Jogging Path

    We will compare Jogging Path to other gray-beige colors in a few minutes, but the ever popular Agreeable Gray is a pretty good lighter alternative to Jogging Path.

    Darker Version of Jogging Path

    From the same strip, Ethereal Mood is a pretty good darker version of Jogging Path.

    Sherwin Williams Jogging Path in a Color Palette

    Here is an idea of what colors you could use with Jogging Path:

    Color palette for Jogging Path features Sherwin Williams Eclipse, Chocolate Powder, cold foam, Oyster White, jogging Path, and Urbane Bronze, all on paint lids over a background of a brown blanket and scattered botanicals.

    My ideas aside, Jogging Path is one of my favorite foolproof neutrals, so it can work with almost any coordinating color!

    Coordinating Neutrals to Use With Jogging Path

    Jogging Path and Sherwin Williams Eclipse

    Eclipse is almost like a much darker version of Jogging Path, but it is maybe a little bit more green-forward.

    Paint dot of Sherwin Williams Jogging Path beside the same of Eclipse.

    This sort-of brown, sort-of green shade is the perfect moody accent color to use with Jogging Path. It is from the same popular collection as Svelte Sage and Garden Gate.

    It also happens to be super on trend! Eclipse is the Sherwin Williams dupe for Grounded, which was the Behr pick for 2027 “Color of the Year.”

    Sherwin Williams Urbane Bronze with Jogging Path

    For an accent color that is still dramatic and earthy, but maybe a little less monochromatic, try Sherwin Williams Urbane Bronze!

    Paint dot of Sherwin Williams Jogging Path beside the same of Urbane Bronze.

    White Paint Colors to Use With Sherwin Williams Jogging Path

    Use Cold Foam with Jogging Path

    For a true white paint color to use on trim, doors, and other bits, try Sherwin Williams Cold Foam.

    Paint dot of Sherwin Williams Jogging Path beside the same of Cold Foam.

    Cold Foam is technically a true white, but it is still quite creamy with a neutral undertone.

    Pair Jogging Path and Oyster White

    For something with a little less contrast, try Jogging Path with the off-white of Oyster White.

    Paint dot of Sherwin Williams Jogging Path beside the same of Oyster White

    Oyster White is one of my favorite Sherwin Williams white paint colors with a hint of beige. It has a beautiful neutral undertone that doesn’t lean peach. An off-white like this will help Jogging Path feel lighter.

    Complementary Color for Jogging Path

    Technically the “official” complementary color for any given shade, is whichever color sits directly across the wheel. For Jogging Path, this would be a mid-toned blue like Aleutian.

    Paint dot of Sherwin WIlliams Jogging Path beside the same of complementary color Sherwin Williams Aleutian

    In my opinion, I would prefer to emphasize the beautiful green undertone of Jogging Path, and that is better accomplished by bending the rules just a little. 

    Sherwin Williams Chocolate Powder is a medium brown with a warm reddish undertone:

    Paint dot of Sherwin Williams Jogging Path beside the same of Chocolate Powder.

    This shade is complementary to the green in Jogging Path, and will push it to the max.

    Color palette for Jogging Path features Sherwin Williams Eclipse, Chocolate Powder, cold foam, Oyster White, jogging Path, and Urbane Bronze, all on paint lids over a white background and scattered fern leaves.

    What Trim Colors Go With Sherwin Williams Jogging Path?

    Here is a selection of popular trim whites from Sherwin Williams, and how they would look with Jogging Path:

    Sherwin Williams Jogging Path background with trim colors Snowbound, Greek Villa, Alabaster, and Pure White

    White Paint that Goes with Jogging Path

    • Sherwin Williams Snowbound – Of these white paint colors, I personally like Snowbound the best with Jogging Path. I think it doesn’t influence the color too much, but it is complementary to the green undertone still.
    • Sherwin Williams Alabaster – Alabaster is a slightly darker and creamier white, so it will allow Jogging Path to look a little bit lighter, but may also make it lean more gray.
    • Sherwin Williams Greek Villa – Greek Villa is a creamy white that still reads like a soft true white. The creamy beige undertone will look great with Jogging Path.
    • Sherwin Williams Pure White – Pure White is a soft, slightly gray, white that reads like a bright true white. It would be a classic white and greige combo with Jogging Path.

    Sherwin Williams Jogging Path for Your Home’s Interior

    Now for the fun part: Let’s see Jogging Path in real homes!

    Sherwin Williams Jogging Path in the Living Room 

    Here in Rach’s living room (@racacarona), Jogging Path looks its most gray.

    Sherwin Williams Jogging Path on a fireplace wall with a white mantle and two large windows.
    Photo Credit: @racarona

    You can see that there is still a good amount of beige in the color, even when it looks coolest.

    Sherwin Williams Jogging Path on the wall above a mantle behind a large family photo
    Photo Credit: @racarona

    Sherwin Williams Jogging Path in the Dining Room

    We lucked out today with a bunch of Jogging Path photos from a dining room, thanks to Kela! (@athomewithkela)

    Jogging Path behind a white shelving unit in a dining room with a black hanging light fixture and black chairs.
    Photo Credit: @athomewithkela

    These pictures also show a cooler side of Jogging Path, but I believe they are filtered to be a little cooler and brighter. (Just judging off the rest of the decor.)

    Sherwin Williams Jogging Path on the walls in a dining room with a white wall unit behind the white table and black chairs.
    Photo Credit: @athomewithkela

    This one looks a little bit warmer and true to tone.

    Sherwin Williams Jogging Path on the walls in a dining room with a white table, black chairs, and a black light fixture.
    Photo Credit: @athomewithkela

    I like how Kela accented the decor with pops of black.

    Sherwin Williams Jogging Path on a dining room wall with a white shelving unit in front.
    Photo Credit: @athomewithkela

    Sherwin Williams Jogging Path in a Bedroom

    Kela also used Jogging Path in her bedroom:

    Sherwin Williams Jogging Path on bedroom walls with a large bed and neutral bedding and decor
    Photo Credit: @athomewithkela

    The color coordinates surprisingly well with the deeper taupe that Kela chose for the dresser.

    Sherwin Williams Jogging path on bedroom walls with a taupe colored dresser and brass framed mirrors above it.
    Photo Credit: @athomewithkela

    What a restful space!

    Sherwin Williams Jogging Path in the Bathroom

    I have two surprisingly similar bathrooms where Jogging Path has been used for both vertical and horizontal shiplap.

    Hannah from @southgadesign used Jogging Path on this wide horizontal shiplap in her bathroom:

    Sherwin Williams Jogging Path on shiplap in a bathroom with a gold framed mirror above a white vanity and sink.
    Photo Credit: @southgadesign

    Doesn’t that just look smooth and sexy?

    Sherwin Williams Jogging Path in a bathroom on shiplap with a brass framed mirror.
    Photo Credit: @southgadesign

    Here is another one:

    A vase with greenery rests on the edge of a small vanity with Jogging Path shiplap on the walls behind.
    Photo Credit: @southgadesign

    The color looks totally creamy and neutral here. Note how light it looks when it is the main wall color, compared to the next bathroom where it is used alongside white.

    Sherwin Williams Jogging path on panelling on the lower half of the bathroom walls and on trim, with white walls on the upper portion. A round mirror with a black frame hangs above the sink.
    Photo Credit: @mydivinehome

    In this bathroom by Morgan (@mydivinehome), she used Jogging Path on vertical shiplap as well as the trim. 

    Not only does the color look darker when used with white, in this space it is also showing its green undertone.

    Sherwin Williams Jogging Path on vertical shiplap on the lower half of a bathroom wall with white upper walls.
    Photo Credit: @mydivinehome

    Morgan didn’t say what the white was here, but it looks very close to Sherwin Williams White Flour.

    It’s interesting how much darker and more contrasting the trim and shiplap look in here compared to Hannah’s bathroom.

    Here’s a shot where you don’t see the white, and the color looks much more similar to the last bath:

    Sherwin Williams Jogging Path on vertical shiplap with a white vanity.
    Photo Credit: @mydivinehome

    Eventually Morgan added wallpaper, which is a gorgeous additional upgrade in this space!

    Jogging path shiplap on the lower half of the wall with white and gray floral wallpaper on the top half of the wall.
    Photo Credit: @mydivinehome

    Sherwin Williams Jogging Path on Kitchen Cabinets

    If there’s something you should know about me, it’s that I looove a beige cabinet. Maybe not forever, only time will tell, but I am feeling this vibe!

    Sherwin Williams Jogging Path on kitchen cabinets with a white island and oak floors.
    Photo Credit: @tara.g.norman

    In this kitchen by Tara (@tara.g.norman), all of the cabinets are painted in Jogging Path. The island looks lighter but it is just the lighting.

    If you visit Tara’s Instagram, you can see the kitchen in video form as well!

    The first photo looked light and beige. This next one is the darker and more gray side to Jogging Path:

    Sherwin Williams Jogging Path on kitchen cabinets with a white tile backsplash
    Photo Credit: @tara.g.norman

    Tara describes these cabinets as a mushroom color, and it’s totally accurate.

    In this next kitchen by Archetype Custom Homes (@archetypehomes), the color of Jogging Path looks much more creamy and beige in some places.

    Sherwin Williams Jogging Path on pantry and lower cabinets in a wide open kitchen with white walls and beams.
    Photo credit: @archetypehomes

    …But in lower light we see the stony green look again.

    Sherwin Williams Jogging Path on lower cabinets in a large white kitchen.
    Photo credit: @archetypehomes

    If you like the feel of Jogging Path on cabinets, you might like my post The 3 Faces of Smokey Taupe on Kitchen Cabinets (Plus Alternatives!)

    Sherwin Williams Jogging Path For Your Exterior

    These neutral greigey shades are often surprisingly hard to find on exteriors, but today we have two!

    This first shot by Heiler Painting (@Heilerpainting) shows us the most buttery beige that Jogging Path will ever look:

    Sherwin Williams Jogging Path on exterior siding with black shutters
    Photo Credit: @heilerpainting

    I think it’s down to the sunshine mostly, because the other pictures don’t look this yellow. If this is the look you want, you might prefer Manchester Tan (although it is lighter).

    Here is Jogging Path as it went on over a muddy brown:

    An exterior being repainted in Sherwin Williams Jogging Path.
    Photo Credit: @heilerpainting

    The finished product!

    Sherwin Williams Jogging Path on siding on a two storey siding and brick home
    Photo Credit: @heilerpainting

    I think this color works surprisingly well with the brick sides of this home.

    Close shot of Sherwin Williams Jogging Path on siding on a two storey siding and brick home
    Photo Credit: @heilerpainting

    The black shutters complete the look.

    This next Jogging Path exterior is all siding:

    Sherwin Williams Jogging Path on an exterior with slightly darker trim and a beautiful green garden
    Photo Credit: @villa_floreciendo

    The trim is a slightly darker shade. It looks pretty similar to Sherwin Williams Acier.

    Sherwin Williams Jogging Path on an exterior behind a cedar covered porch with slightly darker trim.
    Photo Credit: @villa_floreciendo

    You can see that on exteriors, Jogging Path is a nice neutral base for your trim, shutters, and gardening.

    Is it going to stop traffic? No, but it’s a classic choice.

    Jogging Path Compared to Other Greige Paint Colors

    Let’s take a look at how Jogging Path compares to the ultra popular greige colors you are likely also considering:

    Sherwin Williams Jogging Path vs Accessible Beige

    Accessible Beige is much warmer and lighter than Jogging Path. It almost looks pink in comparison to the green undertone. (It’s not though.)

    Sherwin Williams Jogging Path on half of a wall with Accessible Beige on the other half behind a half moon mirror and hall table.

    See more of this color here: The Ultimate Sherwin Williams Accessible Beige Review (Plus Dupes!)

    Sherwin Williams Jogging Path vs Agreeable Gray

    Agreeable Gray and Accessible Beige are the tippity top Sherwin Williams neutral paint colors.

    Here you can see that Agreeable Gray is also lighter than Jogging Path, but it has a more similar tone.

    Sherwin Williams Jogging Path on half of a wall with Agreeable Gray on the other half behind some natural wood furniture.

    Agreeable Gray is technically a little bit warmer than Jogging Path, but it is also a bit more gray, so it cancels out.

    Compare Accessible and Agreeable here: Accessible Beige vs Agreeable Gray (How to Choose!)

    Sherwin Williams Jogging Path vs Benjamin Moore Revere Pewter

    Revere Pewter is the OG classic greige by Benjamin Moore. Again you can see that the tone is very similar:

    Sherwin Williams Jogging Path on half of a wall with Benjamin Moore Revere Pewter on the other half behind a white sofa.

    The big difference is that occasionally people find Revere Pewter to have a purple undertone, and Jogging Path would never lean that way.

    You can see that Jogging Path is darker than Revere Pewter. On the color wheel, Jogging Path is also a little warmer, but it doesn’t really come across.

    Sherwin Williams Jogging Path vs Anew Gray

    Anew Gray is more taupe than Jogging Path, and can have a slightly purple undertone.

    Jogging Path is a little bit cooler and less gray.

    Sherwin Williams Jogging Path on one half of a wall with Anew Gray on the other half behind a white sofa

    Dupes for Sherwin Williams Jogging Path

    Care to see this one in another brand? I’ve got options!

    Sherwin Williams Jogging Path Dupes, include paint dots of Camping Tent, Luxe Gray, Urban Sophisticate, and Gallery Buff, alongside a larger dot of Jogging Path. All over a background of jogging path on shiplap in a modern farmhouse style bathroom.
    Photo credit: @southgadesign

    Benjamin Moore Jogging Path Equivalent

    There were two shades from Benjamin Moore that made for equally good dupes for Jogging Path. They are: Gallery Buff and Urban Sophisticate.

    Benjamin Moore Gallery Buff (CSP-225)

    Gallery Buff is a tiny bit warmer and less gray than Jogging Path. You can see in the side by side that it looks slightly more beige:

    Sherwin Williams Jogging Path on half of a wall with Benjamin Moore dupe Gallery Buff on the other half behind a round mirror above a vanity.

    Benjamin Moore Urban Sophisticate (CSP-160)

    Urban Sophisticate is a little bit cooler and less gray than Jogging Path:

    Sherwin Williams Jogging Path on half of a wall with Benjamin Moore dupe Urban Sophisticate on the other half behind a white sofa

    It also looks slightly more beige than Jogging Path, but it’s more yellow beige than taupe-leaning Gallery Buff.

    Valspar (Lowe’s) Equivalent to Jogging Path

    From Lowe’s, the best color match for Jogging Path is the shade Luxe Gray.

    Valspar Luxe Gray (8005-4C)

    Luxe Gray is slightly more taupe than Jogging Path, meaning it’s a mushroom that is slightly more likely to have a purple undertone.

    Sherwin Williams Jogging Path on half of a wall with dupe Valspar Luxe Gray on the other half, behind a white sofa.

    Jogging Path Behr Equivalent (Home Depot)

    I wasn’t able to get the closest match in Behr paint, but the best Home Depot dupe for Jogging Path is the shade Camping Tent.

    Behr Camping Tent (N320-4)

    Camping Tent is warmer, darker, and actually a bit less gray than Jogging Path.

    Sherwin Williams Jogging Path on half of a wall with Dupe Behr Camping Tent on the other half behind a 4 print gallery.

    Here is another look at all of the dupes swatched against Jogging Path:

    Sherwin Williams Jogging Path background with swatches of dupes Camping Tent, Luxe Gray, Urban Sophisticate, and Gallery Buff over top and a sketch of a stone path down the middle.

    Jogging Path Pros & Cons

    That’s all I had planned for today and Jogging Path. I think we are going to see this color become a favorite Sherwin Williams neutral over the next few years.

    Let’s run down some pros and cons:

    Pros

    • Perfectly neutral – neither too warm or cool
    • Perfectly greige – neither too gray or too beige
    • A really nice neutral for cabinets where beige is still a less expected choice
    • Works with almost any other color or coordinating white

    Cons

    • Slightly darker than most whole home neutrals
    • Slight green undertone on occasion

    Not the one? Allow me!

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