Color spec
| Brand | Diamond Vogel |
| Name | Whipcord |
| SKU | 0338 |
| Hex | #A2947B |
| RGB | 162, 148, 123 |
| HSL | 38°, 17%, 56% |
| LRV | 30 |
| Undertone | warm red-orange tone |
| Family | Neutral |
About Diamond Vogel Whipcord
Whipcord sits in the mid-range at LRV 30, so it shifts visibly through the day — lighter and more open in morning light, deeper and moodier after dark. Its orange 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.
Whipcord is versatile enough for full rooms but has enough depth to anchor a space, so it suits living rooms, bedrooms and cabinetry alike. Greige-leaning neutrals like this are the safe whole-home choice when you want warmth without committing to a color.
Closest matches by brand
18 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 neutral from that brand.
Sherwin-Williams
Behr
Benjamin Moore
Valspar
PPG / Glidden
Glidden
Dutch Boy
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Magnolia Home
Farrow & Ball
Hirshfield's
Rodda
C2 Paint
Portola Paints
Annie Sloan
Backdrop
Kompozit
Similar Diamond Vogel colors
closest in the Diamond Vogel deckThe nearest shades to Whipcord within Diamond Vogel'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 #A2947B in HSL space. Pair Whipcord 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.
Diamond Vogel Whipcord Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Whipcord 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 Diamond Vogel 0338 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Whipcord
Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Urban Jungle (SW 9117), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.86). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 31 vs 30) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Whipcord without repainting risk. See the full Urban Jungle swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Whipcord
Behr's nearest match is Bridle Path (ECC-43-2), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.93). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 31 vs 30) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Whipcord without repainting risk. See the full Bridle Path swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Whipcord
Benjamin Moore's nearest match is Beige Gray (ES-51), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.59). It runs noticeably lighter (LRV 41 vs 30) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Whipcord without repainting risk. See the full Beige Gray swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Whipcord
At Valspar, the closest color to Whipcord is Wild Mushroom (3007-9C) — very close at ΔE 2.37, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 31.7 vs 30) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Wild Mushroom swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Whipcord
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Whipcord is Rapid Rock (PPG15-19) — very close at ΔE 3.45, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 30 vs 30) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Rapid Rock swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Whipcord
At Glidden, the closest color to Whipcord is Reindeer Fur (20YY 29/161) — very close at ΔE 2.62, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 29 vs 30) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Reindeer Fur swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Whipcord
Dutch Boy's nearest match is Bay Harbor Dock (417-4DB), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.68). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 30 vs 30) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Whipcord without repainting risk. See the full Bay Harbor Dock swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Whipcord
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Carrollton Khaki (HGSW 3184), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.86). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 31 vs 30) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Whipcord without repainting risk. See the full Carrollton Khaki swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Whipcord
Dunn-Edwards's nearest match is Weather Board (DE6222), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.41). It runs slightly darker (LRV 28 vs 30) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Whipcord without repainting risk. See the full Weather Board swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Whipcord
Farrow & Ball has no exact twin of Whipcord. The nearest is Green Stone (NO. 12) at ΔE 4.78 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 33 vs 30). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Green Stone swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Whipcord
Hirshfield's's nearest match is Whipcord (0338), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.2). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 29 vs 30) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Whipcord without repainting risk. See the full Whipcord swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Whipcord
Rodda's nearest match is Basil (CA143), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.18). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 30 vs 30) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Whipcord without repainting risk. See the full Basil swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Whipcord
At C2 Paint, the closest color to Whipcord is Kalamazoo (C2-907) — very close at ΔE 2.56, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 30 vs 30) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Kalamazoo swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Whipcord
Backdrop has no exact twin of Whipcord. The nearest is Anita (BD-AN) at ΔE 3.79 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 33 vs 30). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Anita swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Whipcord
Kompozit's nearest match is Whipcord (0338), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.2). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 29 vs 30) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Whipcord without repainting risk. See the full Whipcord swatch →