Whipcord 0338 is a brown paint color from Vista Paint. It has a hex value of #9D8F74, estimated LRV 28 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Whipcord from Hirshfield's (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Vista Paint · #9D8F74 · 0338
Whipcord
28%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Whipcord Technical Profile
HEX Code#9D8F74
RGB157, 143, 116
Estimated LRV28.1
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 Familybrown
BrandVista Paint
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Whipcord
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#A09176
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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
#9D8F74
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A7AD85
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 Vista Paint 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 Whipcord by Hirshfield's (a close digital match), Britches by Hirshfield's (a close digital match), Barro Verde by Sherwin-Williams (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 28.1, 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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