fire hose color

Two options here,   Paint to match the surrounding camouflage -- always a popular and correct choice, or go with a subdued gray canvas color.

See the photo of the Sigsbee above from the destroyerhistory.org website,   A drape of hose on the fwd superstructure below the number 52 mount.   It is between the open hatch & man at the rail.   Go to other photos at destroyerhostory or Navsource and the photos are indistinct or inconclusive.   

Do not, however, paint the hoses bright white.  Also do not paint the life rings bright orange

Here is one with the hose painted to match the surrounding camouflage.

Research your choice of subject.

thanks Ed. I went with a light gray because I am painting the ship in a measure 21 . I figured it would add a little bit of contrast. thanks for your help