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Sherwin Williams Alpaca SW7022

Alpaca

Sherwin Williams

SW7022

About Alpaca by Sherwin Williams

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Brightness: 56.4%

Tone: Warm

HEX: #ccc5bd

RGB: 204, 197, 189

Hue32°

Saturation13%

Lightness77%

Similar Colors by Sherwin Williams

These are close matches to Alpaca from the same brand. They keep a similar look and work well in the same type of rooms.

Alpaca

Sherwin Williams

SW7022

Frequently asked questions

Quick answers about how Alpaca looks in real rooms, how it behaves with light, and how it pairs with other shades.

Is Alpaca SW7022 a warm or cool color?
Alpaca by Sherwin Williams is a warm mid tone color. It will usually read warm in most homes rather than a sharp pure white.
What type of color is Alpaca?
Alpaca sits in the red or pink family. Its hue is about 32°, which keeps it in that range on the color wheel.
What are the color stats for Alpaca?
Brightness is about 56%. Saturation is around 13%. Lightness (HSL L) is roughly 77%. Hue is close to 32°. The hex value is #ccc5bd. The RGB value is 204, 197, 189.
Is Alpaca better for dark rooms or bright rooms?
Alpaca has brightness around 56%. It sits in the middle, so it can work in both darker and brighter rooms if you balance the lighting.
Which colors go with Alpaca?
You can match Alpaca with simple whites for trim and ceiling, or with nearby neutrals from the same brand. The similar colors and complementary colors on this page are a good starting point for pairing.
Where does Alpaca work best in a home?
Alpaca works well as an accent on one or two walls, in cozy rooms, or in spaces with stronger daylight where a deeper color will not feel heavy.
How does Alpaca compare to a pure white paint?
Alpaca is softer than a pure untinted white. The warm undertone and mid tone color feel more gentle on the eye, so it tends to look calmer and less stark on large walls.

Lighter Shades by Sherwin Williams

These lighter shades sit above Alpaca in brightness. They give a softer feel without drifting far from the same family.

Alpaca

Sherwin Williams

SW7022

Darker Shades by Sherwin Williams

These colors drop a bit below Alpaca in brightness. They can add depth without leaving the same style.

Alpaca

Sherwin Williams

SW7022

Complementary Colors by Sherwin Williams

These colors sit on the opposite side of the color wheel from Alpaca. They add contrast without clashing.

Alpaca

Sherwin Williams

SW7022

Alternate Colors by other brands

These colors from other brands have a similar look to Alpaca. They are helpful if you switch between brands or match to a contractor’s paint line.

Doeskin Gray

Behr

N200-2

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Wheat Bread

Behr

720C-3

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Alphano Beige

Benjamin Moore

989

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INTUITIVE

Glidden

PPG1022-2

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