Whipcord 0338 is a brown paint color from Hirshfield's. It has a hex value of #A09176, estimated 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.
Hirshfield's · #A09176 · 0338
Whipcord
29%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Whipcord Technical Profile
HEX Code#A09176
RGB160, 145, 118
Estimated LRV29.0
UndertoneNeutral
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Color Familybrown
BrandHirshfield's
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Colors That Work With Whipcord
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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
Digital 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
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Whipcord — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Whipcord have?
Whipcord by Hirshfield's has a neutral undertone and sits in the brown color family. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Whipcord from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Whipcord are Highland Grass by Vista Paint (a close digital match), Whipcord by Vista Paint (a close digital match), Britches by Vista Paint (a close digital 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 estimated lightness value 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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