Gypsum 9543 is a neutral paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #EAEBE7, estimated LRV 83 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Cool Gray from Valspar (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Sherwin-Williams · #EAEBE7 · 9543
Gypsum
83%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Gypsum Technical Profile
HEX Code#EAEBE7
RGB234, 235, 231
Estimated LRV82.7
UndertoneNeutral
Digital swatches and calculated matches are approximations. Catalog LRV values may be calculated estimates, not manufacturer measurements. Data and matching method. Check the brand reference and physical samples before purchase.
Color Familyneutral
BrandSherwin-Williams
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Cool Gray
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#ECEDE9
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#EAEBE6
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Icy White
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#EAEBE8
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Pacific Pearl
PPG
#E8EAE6
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Baby's Breath
Benjamin Moore
#EBEDE9
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Melting Glacier
Vista Paint
#ECEDEA
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Angel Kiss
Hirshfield's
#E8E8E5
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White
Dutch Boy
#EEEFEA
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Alaskan Mist
Kilz
#EEF0EB
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Imagine .06
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#EAE9E1
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Colors That Work With Gypsum
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Gypsum
#EAEBE7
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#8FAD85
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Gypsum
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Gypsum Room Palettes
Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Warm & Inviting
Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable
Cool & Calm
Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful
Bold Contrast
Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking
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Gypsum — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Gypsum have?
Gypsum by Sherwin-Williams has a neutral undertone and sits in the neutral color family. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Gypsum from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Gypsum are Cool Gray by Valspar (a close digital match), Chalk Dust by Behr (a close digital match), Icy White by Dunn-Edwards (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Gypsum's look from a brand your local store carries. Confirm with a physical sample, since sheen and lighting shift the final result.
What is the LRV of Gypsum?
Gypsum has a estimated lightness value of 82.7, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a light, reflective color that bounces plenty of light back into a room — well-suited to north-facing spaces, hallways, and smaller rooms that need to feel brighter.
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