Gypsum vs Piedmont paint color comparison

Gypsum vs Piedmont

GypsumSherwin-WilliamsvsPiedmontSherwin-WilliamsΔE 12.2 — Distinct difference

Both are Sherwin-Williams colors. Gypsum reads as white, while Piedmont reads as green-grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. At LRV 82 vs 60, Gypsum will read as the brighter of the two — a 23-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. The tonal difference — Gypsum's neutral character against Piedmont's cool — becomes most visible against white trim or in morning light. At ΔE 12.2, these are genuinely distinct colors — a strong contrast if used together, or a meaningful choice between two different directions. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.

Color Details

Gypsum
Sherwin-Williams · 9543
LRV82.3
BrandSherwin-Williams
Number9543
Undertone—
TemperatureNeutral
BrightnessLight
Piedmont
Sherwin-Williams · 9657
LRV59.8
BrandSherwin-Williams
Number9657
Undertone—
TemperatureCool
BrightnessLight

Gypsum vs Piedmont Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Gypsum on one side and Piedmont on the other.

Bathroom
Bedroom
House
Kitchen Cabinets
Living Room

Digital color is approximate. These simulations are generated from the manufacturer's hex values and overlaid on grayscale room photos — your screen's calibration, brightness, and viewing angle all affect how they render. Before committing to either color, test physical samples in your own space under the light you actually live with.

More Gypsum comparisons

See how Gypsum stacks up against other well-photographed colors across different brands and tones.

Gypsum
Gypsum
Pure White
Pure White
Gypsum vs Pure White
Sherwin-Williams
Gypsum
9543 · LRV 82

Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 84 vs 82), so neither reads brighter in a room.

Gypsum
Gypsum
Snowbound
Snowbound
Gypsum vs Snowbound
Sherwin-Williams
Gypsum
9543 · LRV 82
Sherwin-Williams
Snowbound
LRV 83

With LRVs of 83 and 82, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.