Gypsum
Gypsum is a bright and airy White from Sherwin-Williams. Our real-world data shows it is a primary choice when homeowners need to maximize natural light while maintaining a clean, neutral backdrop. Below, you'll find 4 examples of this shade in actual homes along with suggested color relationships.
Hex
#EAEBE7
LRV
82.35
Gypsum in Real Rooms
Gypsum has a high LRV of 82.35 — it reflects a lot of light and will read pale and airy in most spaces. It's neutral in temperature, making it adaptable across different lighting conditions and room orientations. Grouped in the White family, the photos below show it applied in a living room, kitchen and misc.
1 Living Room Photo
Gypsum provides a subtle architectural "lift" to a living room, especially those with high ceilings or intricate crown molding. The way shadows settle into the corners with this particular shade adds a layer of history and gravity to the space, making even a new build feel like it has stories to tell.
Living room walls in Gypsum provide a soft, neutral backdrop.
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1 Kitchen Photo
The sophisticated undertones of Gypsum make it an excellent partner for mixed metal finishes. Whether you have a brass faucet and matte black cabinet pulls, or traditional chrome fixtures, this color acts as a neutral mediator that makes the mix look intentional.
Kitchen cabinetry in Gypsum offers clean, understated elegance.
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2 Misc Photos
Note how Gypsum is used as a "ceiling color" in some of these rooms. This "fifth wall" application is a bold designer move that can make a room feel infinitely more cozy and architecturally unique.
Hallway walls in Gypsum create seamless flow between rooms.
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Trim and walls in Gypsum establish a cohesive palette.
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