Color spec
| Brand | Benjamin Moore |
| Name | Norway Spruce |
| SKU | 452 |
| Hex | #9BAD97 |
| RGB | 155, 173, 151 |
| HSL | 109°, 12%, 64% |
| LRV | 39 |
| Undertone | cool green tone |
| Family | Green |
About Benjamin Moore Norway Spruce
Norway Spruce sits in the mid-range at LRV 39, so it shifts visibly through the day — lighter and more open in morning light, deeper and moodier after dark. Its green undertone is the part to watch: it gets picked up by whatever sits next to it, so test it against your trim, floor and the room's main light before committing. South-facing rooms will pull it lighter and warmer, while north light cools it down.
Norway Spruce is versatile enough for full rooms but has enough depth to anchor a space, so it suits living rooms, bedrooms and cabinetry alike. Greens bridge indoors and out, so they suit living rooms, kitchens and sunrooms.
Closest matches by brand
15 brands within ΔE 5The closest matches per brand by ΔE2000, computed against each brand's full deck. Only colors within ΔE 5 (close enough to substitute on a wall) are shown — brands with no real match are left off. Tap any swatch for its full single-color spec; tap the brand title to browse all green from that brand.
Sherwin-Williams
Behr
Valspar
Glidden
Dutch Boy
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Farrow & Ball
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
C2 Paint
Clare
Annie Sloan
Backdrop
Kompozit
Similar Benjamin Moore colors
closest in the Benjamin Moore deckThe nearest shades to Norway Spruce within Benjamin Moore's own range, ranked by perceptual color distance — useful when you want the same look a touch lighter, darker, or warmer.
Coordinated palette
Generated by hue-rotating #9BAD97 in HSL space. Pair Norway Spruce with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.
Accessibility (WCAG contrast)
WCAG 2.1: AA = 4.5:1 normal text · AA Large = 3:1 large text · AAA = 7:1 normal text.
Benjamin Moore Norway Spruce Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Norway Spruce from a different paint counter? Below is the single closest color in each major US deck and how close it really is. Remember that any paint store can also custom-tint Benjamin Moore 452 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Norway Spruce
At Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Norway Spruce is Nurture Green (SW 6451) — very close at ΔE 3.17, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 40 vs 39) and carries a cool green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Nurture Green swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Norway Spruce
At Behr, the closest color to Norway Spruce is Ashwood (720D-4) — very close at ΔE 3.06, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 37 vs 39) and carries a cool green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Ashwood swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Norway Spruce
Valspar has no exact twin of Norway Spruce. The nearest is Sigh of Relief (V098-3) at ΔE 3.97 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 40 vs 39). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Sigh of Relief swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Norway Spruce
Glidden has no exact twin of Norway Spruce. The nearest is Frosted Pine (10GY 39/136) at ΔE 4.13 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 39 vs 39). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Frosted Pine swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Norway Spruce
At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Norway Spruce is Nurture Green (HGSW 2275) — very close at ΔE 3.17, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 40 vs 39) and carries a cool green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Nurture Green swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Norway Spruce
Dunn-Edwards has no exact twin of Norway Spruce. The nearest is Cloistered Garden (DET523) at ΔE 3.54 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 40 vs 39). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Cloistered Garden swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Norway Spruce
Farrow & Ball has no exact twin of Norway Spruce. The nearest is Pond Green (NO. G7) at ΔE 4.46 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 41 vs 39). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Pond Green swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Norway Spruce
At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Norway Spruce is Big Fish (0435) — very close at ΔE 3.42, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 37 vs 39) and carries a cool green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Big Fish swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Norway Spruce
At Hirshfield's, the closest color to Norway Spruce is Hidden Glade (0744) — very close at ΔE 3.1, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 39 vs 39) and carries a cool green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Hidden Glade swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Norway Spruce
C2 Paint has no exact twin of Norway Spruce. The nearest is Rite of Spring (C2-715) at ΔE 4.15 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 39 vs 39). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Rite of Spring swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Norway Spruce
At Clare, the closest color to Norway Spruce is OMGreen (PNT100-MD-58) — very close at ΔE 3.35, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 36 vs 39) and carries a cool green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full OMGreen swatch →
Annie Sloan Equivalent of Norway Spruce
At Annie Sloan, the closest color to Norway Spruce is Duck Egg Blue (DUCK EGG BLUE) — very close at ΔE 3.04, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 38 vs 39) and carries a cool green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Duck Egg Blue swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Norway Spruce
Backdrop has no exact twin of Norway Spruce. The nearest is Le Freak (BD-LF) at ΔE 4.1 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 35 vs 39). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Le Freak swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Norway Spruce
At Kompozit, the closest color to Norway Spruce is Hidden Glade (0744) — very close at ΔE 3.1, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 39 vs 39) and carries a cool green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Hidden Glade swatch →