Norwegian Wood 8469 is a brown paint color from Vista Paint. It has a hex value of #50493B, 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.
Ref. #50493B · 8469
Norwegian Wood
7%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Norwegian Wood Technical Profile
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Norwegian Wood in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Norwegian Wood in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Vista PaintNorwegian Wood
Nearly identical
Hirshfield'sDeep Shadow
Deep Shadow
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Southern Vine
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Cavalry Brown
Behr
Nearly identical
Enduring Bronze
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Deeply Rooted
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Incense Stick
Kilz
Very similar
Montana Moss
Valspar
Very similar
Afternoon Tea
PPG
Very similar
Yellow Olive
RAL
Very similar
Renwick Brown
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Nourish .05
Colorhouse
Visible difference
Reduced Green
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Norwegian Wood
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
Pure 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
Similar Vista Paint Colors
Other Vista Paint colors close to Norwegian Wood.
More brown colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the brown family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
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. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Norwegian Wood in your own space before committing.
What colors match Norwegian Wood from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Norwegian Wood are Deep Shadow by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match), Southern Vine by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Cavalry Brown by Behr (a near-identical 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 Light Reflectance Value (LRV) 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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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Norwegian Wood's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.