Norwegian Wood 8469 is a brown paint color from Vista Paint. It has a hex value of #50493B, estimated LRV 7 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Deep Shadow from Hirshfield's (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Vista Paint · #50493B · 8469
Norwegian Wood
7%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Norwegian Wood Technical Profile
HEX Code#50493B
RGB80, 73, 59
Estimated LRV6.8
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
BrandVista Paint
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Digital candidates from other paint brands, ranked by color similarity. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Deep Shadow
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#514A3D
Close digital match
Southern Vine
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#504A3C
Close digital match
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#514B3C
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#554C3E
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#554C3E
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#47402E
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Colors That Work With Norwegian Wood
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Norwegian Wood
#50493B
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#6C724C
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Norwegian Wood
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Norwegian Wood 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
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Norwegian Wood — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Norwegian Wood have?
Norwegian Wood by Vista Paint 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 Norwegian Wood from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Norwegian Wood are Deep Shadow by Hirshfield's (a close digital match), Southern Vine by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match), Cavalry Brown by Behr (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Norwegian Wood'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 Norwegian Wood?
Norwegian Wood has a estimated lightness value of 6.8, 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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