Norwich Brown vs Hardwick White

Norwich Brown (Benjamin Moore) and Hardwick White (Farrow & Ball) come from different manufacturers. Hue-wise, Norwich Brown belongs to the beige-greige family and Hardwick White to the greige-grey family. The 21-point LRV gap — 44 for Hardwick White vs 23 for Norwich Brown — means Hardwick White will open up a space more effectively. Where Norwich Brown leans red, Hardwick White reads warm — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 21.9 puts these firmly in different territory — two distinct design choices rather than close alternatives. 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
Hardwick White
Farrow & Ball · 5
Hex#b5afa0
LRV43.7
BrandFarrow & Ball
Number5
Undertone
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessMedium

Norwich Brown vs Hardwick White Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Norwich Brown on one side and Hardwick White 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

Accessible Beige
Norwich Brown
Accessible Beige
Sherwin-Williams
Accessible Beige
LRV 58

Accessible Beige is the lighter choice

Denim Drift
Norwich Brown
Denim Drift
Dulux
Denim Drift
LRV 27

Denim Drift reads slightly lighter

French Gray
Norwich Brown
French Gray
Farrow & Ball
French Gray
LRV 43

French Gray reads noticeably lighter

Naval
Norwich Brown
Naval
Sherwin-Williams
Naval
LRV 4

Norwich Brown reads noticeably lighter

Tranquil Dawn
Norwich Brown
Tranquil Dawn
Dulux
Tranquil Dawn
LRV 55

Tranquil Dawn is the lighter choice

Bancha
Norwich Brown
Bancha
Farrow & Ball
Bancha
LRV 13

Norwich Brown reads slightly lighter

Pure White
Norwich Brown
Pure White
Sherwin-Williams
Pure White
LRV 84

Pure White is the lighter choice

Artichoke
Norwich Brown
Artichoke
Sherwin-Williams
Artichoke
LRV 21

Nearly identical in tone

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

Balboa Mist is the lighter choice

Shoji White
Norwich Brown
Shoji White
Sherwin-Williams
Shoji White
LRV 74

Shoji White is the lighter choice

Snowbound
Norwich Brown
Snowbound
Sherwin-Williams
Snowbound
LRV 83

Snowbound is the lighter choice

Pewter Green
Norwich Brown
Pewter Green
Sherwin-Williams
Pewter Green
LRV 12

Norwich Brown reads slightly lighter

Skimming Stone
Norwich Brown
Skimming Stone
Farrow & Ball
Skimming Stone
LRV 68

Skimming Stone is the lighter choice

Dix Blue
Norwich Brown
Dix Blue
Farrow & Ball
Dix Blue
LRV 41

Dix Blue reads noticeably lighter

Calamine
Norwich Brown
Calamine
Farrow & Ball
Calamine
LRV 68

Calamine is the lighter choice

Treron
Norwich Brown
Treron
Farrow & Ball
Treron
LRV 25

Nearly identical in tone

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

Norwich Brown reads slightly lighter

Saybrook Sage
Norwich Brown
Saybrook Sage
Benjamin Moore
Saybrook Sage
LRV 45

Saybrook Sage reads noticeably 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

Guilford Green
Norwich Brown
Guilford Green
Benjamin Moore
Guilford Green
LRV 57

Guilford Green is the lighter choice

Just Walnut
Norwich Brown
Just Walnut
Dulux
Just Walnut
LRV 72

Just Walnut is the lighter choice