Norway Spruce 452 is a gray paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #9CAE98, LRV 40 and a cool (green) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Confederate from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #9CAE98 · 452
Norway Spruce
40%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
Norway Spruce Technical Profile
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Norway Spruce in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Norway Spruce in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Benjamin MooreNorway Spruce
Nearly identical
BehrConfederate
Confederate
Behr
Nearly identical
Favourite Jade
Valspar
Very similar
Green Silence
Vista Paint
Very similar
Hidden Glade
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Nurture Green
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Breakfast Room Green
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Mow the Lawn
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Silver Leaf
PPG
Very similar
Summer Haven
Kilz
Very similar
Glamorized Green
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Water .06
Colorhouse
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Norway Spruce
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Norway Spruce
#9CAE98
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#85AD92
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Norway Spruce
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Norway Spruce Room Palettes
Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Warm & Inviting
Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable
Cool & Calm
Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful
Bold Contrast
Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking
Similar Benjamin Moore Colors
Other Benjamin Moore colors close to Norway Spruce.
More gray colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Norway Spruce — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Norway Spruce have?
Norway Spruce by Benjamin Moore has a cool (green) undertone and sits in the gray color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Norway Spruce in your own space before committing.
What colors match Norway Spruce from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Norway Spruce are Confederate by Behr (a near-identical match), Green Amazons by Behr (a near-identical match), Verde Amazonas by Behr (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Norway Spruce's look from a brand your local store carries. Confirm with a physical sample, since sheen and lighting shift the final result.
What is the LRV of Norway Spruce?
Norway Spruce has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 39.6, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-depth color with real presence — strong on accent walls, libraries, and rooms with good natural light.
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Related Reading
How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
The science behind Delta E and CIEDE2000 — find a Behr equivalent of any Sherwin-Williams shade, or a Benjamin Moore alternative when your store is out of stock.
Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Norway Spruce's cool (green) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.