Norwich Brown vs Woodstock Tan

Both from Benjamin Moore's palette. Both sit in the beige-greige family, which is useful context if you're narrowing within a single hue direction. Woodstock Tan (LRV 29) reflects noticeably more light than Norwich Brown (LRV 23), a difference of 6 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Both lean red, so they'll behave similarly in mixed or changing light conditions. The ΔE 5.7 gap is real but not dramatic — close enough to use together, distinct enough to matter as a choice. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.

Color Details

Norwich Brown
Benjamin Moore · HC-19
Hex#95805D
LRV23.0
BrandBenjamin Moore
NumberHC-19
UndertoneRed
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessDark
Woodstock Tan
Benjamin Moore · HC-20
Hex#A38F6A
LRV28.5
BrandBenjamin Moore
NumberHC-20
UndertoneRed
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessMedium

Norwich Brown vs Woodstock Tan Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Norwich Brown on one side and Woodstock Tan on the other.

Bathroom
Bedroom
House
Kitchen Cabinets
Living Room

Digital color is approximate. These simulations are generated from the manufacturer's hex values and overlaid on grayscale room photos — your screen's calibration, brightness, and viewing angle all affect how they render. Before committing to either color, test physical samples in your own space under the light you actually live with.

More Norwich Brown comparisons

See how Norwich Brown stacks up against other well-photographed colors across different brands and tones.

White Dove
Norwich Brown
White Dove
Benjamin Moore
White Dove
LRV 83

White Dove is the lighter choice

Ammonite
Norwich Brown
Ammonite
Farrow & Ball
Ammonite
LRV 69

Ammonite is the lighter choice

Iron Ore
Norwich Brown
Iron Ore
Sherwin-Williams
Iron Ore
LRV 6

Norwich Brown reads noticeably lighter

Purbeck Stone
Norwich Brown
Purbeck Stone
Farrow & Ball
Purbeck Stone
LRV 52

Purbeck Stone is the lighter choice

Evergreen Fog
Norwich Brown
Evergreen Fog
Sherwin-Williams
Evergreen Fog
LRV 30

Evergreen Fog reads slightly lighter

Mizzle
Norwich Brown
Mizzle
Farrow & Ball
Mizzle
LRV 52

Mizzle is the lighter choice

Agreeable Gray
Norwich Brown
Agreeable Gray
Sherwin-Williams
Agreeable Gray
LRV 60

Agreeable Gray is the lighter choice

Denim Drift
Norwich Brown
Denim Drift
Dulux
Denim Drift
LRV 27

Denim Drift reads slightly lighter

Tranquil Dawn
Norwich Brown
Tranquil Dawn
Dulux
Tranquil Dawn
LRV 55

Tranquil Dawn is the lighter choice

Balboa Mist
Norwich Brown
Balboa Mist
Benjamin Moore
Balboa Mist
LRV 66

Balboa Mist is the lighter choice

Vintage Vogue
Norwich Brown
Vintage Vogue
Benjamin Moore
Vintage Vogue
LRV 12

Norwich Brown reads slightly lighter

Pale Green
Norwich Brown
Pale Green
RAL ClassicClassic
Pale Green
LRV 31

Pale Green reads slightly lighter

Pine Needle
Norwich Brown
Pine Needle
Dulux
Pine Needle
LRV 7

Norwich Brown reads noticeably lighter

Cement grey
Norwich Brown
Cement grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Cement grey
LRV 24

Nearly identical in tone

Black grey
Norwich Brown
Black grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Black grey
LRV 6

Norwich Brown reads noticeably lighter

Piazza
Norwich Brown
Piazza
Tikkurila
Piazza
LRV 65

Piazza is the lighter choice

Humble Yellow
Norwich Brown
Humble Yellow
Jotun
Humble Yellow
LRV 57

Humble Yellow is the lighter choice

Windmill Lane
Norwich Brown
Windmill Lane
Little Greene
Windmill Lane
LRV 31

Windmill Lane reads slightly lighter

Senses
Norwich Brown
Senses
Jotun
Senses
LRV 41

Senses reads noticeably lighter

Lamp Black
Norwich Brown
Lamp Black
Little Greene
Lamp Black
LRV 3

Norwich Brown reads noticeably lighter

Washed Linen
Norwich Brown
Washed Linen
Jotun
Washed Linen
LRV 55

Washed Linen is the lighter choice

Tea with Florence
Norwich Brown
Tea with Florence
Little Greene
Tea with Florence
LRV 18

Norwich Brown reads slightly lighter

Thames Fog
Norwich Brown
Thames Fog
Valspar
Thames Fog
LRV 27

Thames Fog reads slightly lighter

Ocean Abyss
Norwich Brown
Ocean Abyss
Behr
Ocean Abyss
LRV 7

Norwich Brown reads noticeably lighter

Classic Silver
Norwich Brown
Classic Silver
Behr
Classic Silver
LRV 48

Classic Silver is the lighter choice

Teton Blue
Norwich Brown
Teton Blue
Behr
Teton Blue
LRV 31

Teton Blue reads slightly lighter

RAL 110-2
Norwich Brown
RAL 110-2
RAL EffectEffect
RAL 110-2
LRV 72

RAL 110-2 is the lighter choice

RAL 110-1
Norwich Brown
RAL 110-1
RAL EffectEffect
RAL 110-1
LRV 80

RAL 110-1 is the lighter choice

Paper
Norwich Brown
Paper
Tikkurila
Paper
LRV 88

Paper is the lighter choice

Passageway
Norwich Brown
Passageway
Valspar
Passageway
LRV 14

Norwich Brown reads slightly lighter