Gypsum
Often used for its bright and airy qualities, Gypsum remains a staple for Cloverdale Paint designers. It is widely considered one of the best colors in its class to maximize natural light while maintaining a clean, neutral backdrop. We've gathered 8 real-home scenarios to help you visualize this color alongside our expert data.
Hex
#ECEDEC
LRV
84.46
Gypsum's Color Strip
Gypsum is the second shade on this 7-color strip, sitting between Soot and Antique Brass. The strip spans from Soot at the lightest end to Pewter at the deepest. Strip Ex14 puts these related shades in sequence, making it simple to find the tone that suits your room.
Gypsum in Real Rooms
Gypsum has a high LRV of 84.46 — it reflects a lot of light and will read pale and airy in most spaces.
1 Bathroom Photo
The psychology of Gypsum in a bathroom is all about the "slow down." It's a visual cue to breathe, relax, and take your time, turning a utilitarian room into a true retreat from the frantic pace of the rest of the world.
Gypsum in a bathroom context — crisp, grounded, dependable.
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2 Bedroom Photos
The bedroom is where Gypsum really earns its place as a sanctuary. Away from direct sunlight, the color settles into a rich, cocooning tone that actively promotes rest and psychological slowing. Pair it with crisp white bedding and warm-toned wood nightstands to keep the overall palette from feeling too heavy or closed-in.
Gypsum in a children's bedroom: gentle, considered, liveable.
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Gypsum fills this airy bedroom without demanding attention.
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1 Dining Room Photo
Dining rooms benefit from colors with some weight to them — lighter shades can feel too open for a space meant for intimate evening gatherings. Gypsum does what good dining room color should: it makes the table feel like the center of the world.
Gypsum adds presence to this dining room without overpowering it.
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2 Misc Photos
These photos show Gypsum in spaces that don't fit neatly into a single category: transitional spaces, accent applications, and rooms where the color becomes a fine detail rather than a broad backdrop.
Gypsum on an entryway staircase — grounded, welcoming, assured.
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Gypsum in a sun room, where light tests every paint color honestly.
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1 Kitchen Photo
In a modern kitchen, Gypsum provides the necessary "organic" touch to offset stainless steel appliances and glass backsplashes. It prevents the kitchen from feeling like a laboratory, injecting a much-needed sense of domestic warmth and culinary inspiration.
Gypsum keeps this kitchen feeling open and well-considered.
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1 Living Room Photo
When applied to living room walls, Gypsum creates a sense of "visual quiet." It eliminates the erratic shadows found in busier spaces, instead providing a steady, rhythmic tone that ties together disparate furniture styles. It's the common thread that makes a room full of heirlooms and modern pieces feel like a cohesive collection.
Gypsum brings quiet confidence to this living room interior.
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