Norwester CC-332 is a brown paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #AA8F6A, estimated 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.
Benjamin Moore · #AA8F6A · CC-332
Norwester
29%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Norwester Technical Profile
HEX Code#AA8F6A
RGB170, 143, 106
Estimated LRV29.2
UndertoneNeutral
Digital swatches and calculated matches are approximations. Catalog LRV values may be calculated estimates, not manufacturer measurements. Data and matching method. Check the brand reference and physical samples before purchase.
Color Familybrown
BrandBenjamin Moore
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Colors That Work With Norwester
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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
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Norwester
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Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Norwester Room Palettes
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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
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Norwester — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Norwester have?
Norwester by Benjamin Moore has a neutral undertone and sits in the brown color family. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Norwester from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Norwester are Canyon Gold by Hirshfield's (a close digital match), Tan Hide by Hirshfield's (a close digital match), Rocky Ridge by Dunn-Edwards (a close digital 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 estimated lightness value 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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