Color spec
| Brand | Kompozit |
| Name | Whipcord |
| SKU | 0338 |
| Hex | #A09176 |
| RGB | 160, 145, 118 |
| HSL | 39°, 18%, 55% |
| LRV | 29 |
| Undertone | warm red-orange tone |
| Family | Neutral |
About Kompozit Whipcord
Whipcord sits in the mid-range at LRV 29, 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
17 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
Farrow & Ball
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
Rodda
C2 Paint
Portola Paints
Annie Sloan
Backdrop
Similar Kompozit colors
closest in the Kompozit deckThe nearest shades to Whipcord within Kompozit'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 #A09176 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.
Kompozit 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 Kompozit 0338 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Whipcord
At Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Whipcord is Sandy Ridge (SW 7535) — very close at ΔE 3.04, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 28 vs 29) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Sandy Ridge swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Whipcord
At Behr, the closest color to Whipcord is Cottage Walk (ECC-17-1) — very close at ΔE 2.65, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 28 vs 29) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Cottage Walk swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Whipcord
Benjamin Moore's nearest match is Nordic Gray (CC-576), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.43). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 29 vs 29) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Whipcord without repainting risk. See the full Nordic Gray swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Whipcord
At Valspar, the closest color to Whipcord is Churchill Downs (V147-4) — very close at ΔE 2.05, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 28.2 vs 29) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Churchill Downs swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Whipcord
PPG / Glidden has no exact twin of Whipcord. The nearest is Mossy Gold (PPG11-17) at ΔE 3.61 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 29 vs 29). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Mossy Gold swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Whipcord
At Glidden, the closest color to Whipcord is Reindeer Fur (20YY 29/161) — very close at ΔE 2.36, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 29 vs 29) 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 1.99). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 30 vs 29) 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 Arroyo Valley (HGSW 3203), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.32). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 29 vs 29) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Whipcord without repainting risk. See the full Arroyo Valley swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Whipcord
Dunn-Edwards's nearest match is Natural Bridge (DE6194), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.63). It runs slightly darker (LRV 27 vs 29) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Whipcord without repainting risk. See the full Natural Bridge swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Whipcord
At Farrow & Ball, the closest color to Whipcord is Drab (NO. 41) — very close at ΔE 2.7, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 26 vs 29) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Drab swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Whipcord
The closest Diamond Vogel equivalent of Whipcord is Kinderhook Clay (H123). At ΔE 0.36 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and runs slightly darker (LRV 27 vs 29). If Diamond Vogel is your counter, order Kinderhook Clay and you'll get the same color. See the full Kinderhook Clay swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Whipcord
The closest Hirshfield's equivalent of Whipcord is Whipcord (0338). At ΔE 0 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 29 vs 29). If Hirshfield's is your counter, order Whipcord and you'll get the same color. See the full Whipcord swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Whipcord
At Rodda, the closest color to Whipcord is Basil (CA143) — very close at ΔE 2.07, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 30 vs 29) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Basil swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Whipcord
At C2 Paint, the closest color to Whipcord is In the Bag (C2-840) — very close at ΔE 2.99, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 28 vs 29) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full In the Bag swatch →
Portola Paints Equivalent of Whipcord
Portola Paints has no exact twin of Whipcord. The nearest is Bond Street (BOND STREET) at ΔE 4.12 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 28 vs 29). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Bond Street swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Whipcord
Backdrop has no exact twin of Whipcord. The nearest is Anita (BD-AN) at ΔE 4.66 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 33 vs 29). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Anita swatch →