Sherwin Williams Alpaca

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Alpaca by Sherwin Williams (SW 7022) is a greige neutral paint color that is a bit warmer than a traditional gray, leaning toward more of a taupe color with strong undertones.

What Color is Alpaca?

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What is The LRV?

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Is it a Warm or Cool Color?

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What Are The Undertones?

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Bathroom

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