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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

Light Reflectance Value
82.35
light
Temperatureneutral

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.

Gypsum Living Room

Gypsum Living Room

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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.

Sherwin Williams Gypsum Kitchen

Sherwin Williams Gypsum Kitchen

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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.

Gypsum Hallway

Gypsum Hallway

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Sherwin Williams Gypsum Review

Sherwin Williams Gypsum Review

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Coordinating Colors

Similar Colors

Color Codes

HEX#EAEBE7
RGB234, 235, 231
HSL75° 9% 91%
CMYK0 0 2 8
CIE LabL: 92.9 a: -1.0 b: 1.8
XYZX: 78.06 Y: 82.68 Z: 87.43