Alpaca 7022 is a gray paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #CCC5BD, estimated LRV 56 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Centuryed Gray from Dutch Boy (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Sherwin-Williams · #CCC5BD · 7022
Alpaca
56%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Alpaca Technical Profile
HEX Code#CCC5BD
RGB204, 197, 189
Estimated LRV56.4
UndertoneNeutral
Digital swatches and calculated matches are approximations. Catalog LRV values may be calculated estimates, not manufacturer measurements. Data and matching method. Check the brand reference and physical samples before purchase.
Color Familygray
BrandSherwin-Williams
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Centuryed Gray
Dutch Boy
#CCC5BD
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Sheepskin
Hirshfield's
#CFC7BD
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Fossil Grey
PPG
#CEC7BD
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Pavilion Gray
Farrow & Ball
#C8C3BC
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Wheat Bread
Behr
#CDC5BA
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Sheepskin
Vista Paint
#CDC6BB
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Wish
Benjamin Moore
#D0CBC3
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Impressionist Taupe
Kilz
#D0C6BF
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Heritage Gray
Valspar
#D1CBC1
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En Plein Air
Dunn-Edwards
#D0C5BE
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Colors That Work With Alpaca
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Alpaca
#CCC5BD
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#ACAD85
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Alpaca
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Alpaca 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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Alpaca — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Alpaca have?
Alpaca by Sherwin-Williams has a neutral undertone and sits in the gray 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 Alpaca from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Alpaca are Centuryed Gray by Dutch Boy (a close digital match), Silvered by Dutch Boy (a close digital match), Sheepskin by Hirshfield's (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Alpaca'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 Alpaca?
Alpaca has a estimated lightness value of 56.4, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-light color — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions.
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