ColorplanBenjamin Moore Norwester Tan (CC-332) is a deep beige with a warm yellow undertone and an LRV of 29. For trim, try Pink Damask (OC-72).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Benjamin Moore whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Beige |
| LRV | 28.8 (dark; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #A98E69 |
| RGB | 169, 142, 105 |
| HSL | 35°, 27%, 54% |
About Norwester Tan
Norwester Tan (CC-332) is a deep, medium-strength beige from Benjamin Moore that leans yellow. With an LRV of 29, Norwester Tan absorbs more light than it reflects, so it works best in rooms with good natural light or where you want a cozier feel.
In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Norwester Tan's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward. It's a good fit for bedrooms, offices, accent walls and kitchen cabinets. It's very close to Scarecrow (1041); you'd mostly see the difference side by side.
How Norwester Tan changes with the light
Norwester Tan has a strong warm undertone that balances cool north light well. In strong south or west sun it can look more golden, so check a sample at midday and in the late afternoon.
North-facing rooms
Norwester Tan's warmth balances the cool north light, which is why warmer colors are the safe pick for north rooms.
East-facing rooms
Norwester Tan will look warmer and brighter in the morning and cooler and grayer by afternoon; check a sample at both times.
South-facing rooms
In strong south light Norwester Tan can turn noticeably more yellow or orange; test a sample at midday.
West-facing rooms
Norwester Tan will glow warmer in the late afternoon, so check it at sunset if you want to avoid a strong yellow cast.
See Norwester Tan in real homes
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Norwester Tan equivalents in other brands
The closest color from each brand. ΔE (“delta E”) scores how different two colors look: under 2.5 is very hard to tell apart on a wall, over 5 is clearly different.
Sherwin-Williams
Closest available · ΔE 5.1
Also close: Latte (ΔE 6.7)
Compare side by side →Behr
Closest available · ΔE 7.6
Also close: Studio Taupe (ΔE 9.0)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Norwester Tan questions
What undertone does Norwester Tan have?
Norwester Tan has a warm yellow undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Norwester Tan's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is Norwester Tan a light or dark color?
Norwester Tan has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 28.8 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a deep color. With an LRV of 29, Norwester Tan absorbs more light than it reflects, so it works best in rooms with good natural light or where you want a cozier feel.
What is the closest match to Norwester Tan in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Hopsack SW 6109 (closest available, ΔE 5.1); Farrow & Ball: Buff No.20 (closest available, ΔE 5.7); Behr: Harvest Brown 710D-4 (closest available, ΔE 7.6). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Norwester Tan?
Try Pink Damask (OC-72) on trim and Opulence (OC-69) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Norwester Tan's undertone.
Where does Norwester Tan work best?
Norwester Tan works well in bedrooms, offices, accent walls and kitchen cabinets. With an LRV of 29, Norwester Tan absorbs more light than it reflects, so it works best in rooms with good natural light or where you want a cozier feel.
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