Whipcord
With a focus on versatile tones, Whipcord (0338) is a standout paint color in our database. It was selected for this featured gallery for its ability to add character and warmth to any space. See it applied across 8 real world scenarios and find professional pairing data below.
Hex
#A1937A
LRV
30.00
Whipcord's Color Strip
Whipcord is the fifth shade on this 7-color strip, sitting between Urban Charm and Ceramic Pot. The strip spans from Sedona at the lightest end to Nightfall at the deepest. Browsing strip 184 alongside this color helps you gauge whether to go lighter, darker, or stay right here.
Whipcord in Real Rooms
Whipcord has a medium LRV of 30 — it adds real depth and will read noticeably darker as natural light fades.
1 Bathroom Photo
Pairing Whipcord with natural stone like travertine or slate creates an earthy, elemental bathroom that feels connected to nature. It moves the design away from plastic-heavy modernism toward something much more timeless and tactile.
The walls here show Whipcord in bright, well-lit bathroom light.
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2 Bedroom Photos
Pairing Whipcord with tonal textures—like a silk rug or a bouclé chair—creates a layered, monochromatic look that is the height of sophistication for a bedroom. It proves that you don't need high-contrast colors to create a room that feels high-design and deeply personal.
A bedroom painted in Whipcord — soft-spoken and easy to wake up to.
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This open bedroom shows Whipcord in honest, natural light.
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1 Dining Room Photo
The color Whipcord has a way of making wood furniture look its best. Whether you have a dark mahogany table or a light oak sideboard, the undertones of the paint will pull out the natural beauty and grain of the wood.
See Whipcord in a formal dining setting — composed and quietly present.
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2 Misc Photos
These "miscellaneous" applications of Whipcord prove that there is truly no room in the house that wouldn't benefit from its sophisticated, grounded, and endlessly adaptable presence.
A foyer painted in Whipcord sets the tone for everything beyond it.
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Natural light reveals Whipcord's true character in this bright sun room.
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1 Kitchen Photo
On kitchen walls, Whipcord adds a considered, intentional feel without demanding too much attention in a busy space. It holds its own against both warm wood countertops and cool quartz or marble, making it an incredibly flexible choice for the hardest-working and most high-traffic room in the house.
This kitchen scene shows how Whipcord holds up under practical light.
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1 Living Room Photo
Whipcord works harder than it looks in a living room environment. Whether the space gets direct southern sun or stays north-facing and dim, the color finds its specific register — neither receding into the background nor demanding the spotlight. It acts as a sophisticated backdrop that makes every piece of furniture or art placed in front of it look immediately more considered and curated.
See how Whipcord holds up in a real living room setting.
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