Norwester CC-332 is a brown paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #AA8F6A, LRV 29 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Canyon Gold from Hirshfield's (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #AA8F6A · CC-332
Norwester
29%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
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Norwester in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Norwester in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Benjamin MooreNorwester
Nearly identical
Hirshfield'sCanyon Gold
Canyon Gold
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Rocky Ridge
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Hiking Trail
Behr
Nearly identical
Canyon Gold
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
River Oak
Valspar
Nearly identical
Hot Mustard Seed
PPG
Very similar
Burlap
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Cowboy Hat
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Roasted Mushroom
Kilz
Very similar
Duster
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
Clay .01
Colorhouse
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Norwester
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Norwester
#AA8F6A
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#AAAD85
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Norwester
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Norwester 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 Norwester.
More brown colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the brown family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Norwester — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Norwester have?
Norwester by Benjamin Moore has a neutral undertone and sits in the brown color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Norwester in your own space before committing.
What colors match Norwester from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Norwester are Canyon Gold by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match), Tan Hide by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match), Rocky Ridge by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Norwester'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 Norwester?
Norwester has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 29.2, 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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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Norwester's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.