Whipcord 0338 is a brown paint color from Hirshfield's. It has a hex value of #A09176, LRV 29 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Highland Grass from Vista Paint (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #A09176 · 0338
Whipcord
29%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Whipcord Technical Profile
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Whipcord in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Whipcord in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Hirshfield'sWhipcord
Nearly identical
Vista PaintHighland Grass
Highland Grass
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Barro Verde
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Nordic
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Natural Bridge
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Bay Harbor Dock
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Canyon Floor Tan
PPG
Very similar
Nourish .04
Colorhouse
Very similar
Cottage Walk
Behr
Very similar
Stone Terrace
Valspar
Very similar
Roasted Mushroom
Kilz
Very similar
Mouse's Back
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Whipcord
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Whipcord
#A09176
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A8AD85
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Whipcord
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Whipcord 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 Hirshfield's Colors
Other Hirshfield's colors close to Whipcord.
More brown colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the brown family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Whipcord — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Whipcord have?
Whipcord by Hirshfield's 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 Whipcord in your own space before committing.
What colors match Whipcord from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Whipcord are Highland Grass by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Whipcord by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Britches by Vista Paint (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Whipcord'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 Whipcord?
Whipcord has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 29.0, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-depth color with real presence — strong on accent walls, libraries, and rooms with good natural light.
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Whipcord's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.