Norwich Brown HC-19 is a brown paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #96815E, LRV 23 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Mountain Meadow from Dutch Boy (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #96815E · HC-19
Norwich Brown
23%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Norwich Brown Technical Profile
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Norwich Brown in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Norwich Brown in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Benjamin MooreNorwich Brown
Nearly identical
Dutch BoyMountain Meadow
Mountain Meadow
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Twisted Tail
PPG
Nearly identical
Artifact
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Gingko Tree
Behr
Nearly identical
Ginger Root
Vista Paint
Very similar
Prairie Grove
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Prairie Path
Valspar
Very similar
Gold Tangiers
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Roasted Mushroom
Kilz
Visible difference
Mouse's Back
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
Leaf .05
Colorhouse
Visible difference
Yellow Grey
RAL
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Norwich Brown
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Norwich Brown
#96815E
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A4A97E
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
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Color Palettes for Norwich Brown
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Norwich Brown 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 Norwich Brown.
More brown colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the brown family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Norwich Brown — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Norwich Brown have?
Norwich Brown 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 Norwich Brown in your own space before committing.
What colors match Norwich Brown from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Norwich Brown are Mountain Meadow by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match), Twisted Tail by PPG (a near-identical match), Artifact by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Norwich Brown'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 Norwich Brown?
Norwich Brown has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 23.0, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a deep, dramatic color best saved for accent walls, dining rooms, and cozy spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light.
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