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Gypsum Gap

34%LRV Value
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Gypsum Gap 8753 is a gray paint color from Vista Paint. It has a hex value of #A99C96, LRV 34 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Truly Taupe from Sherwin-Williams (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.

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Gypsum Gap Technical Profile

HEX Code#A99C96
RGB169, 156, 150
LRV34.4
UndertoneNeutral
Color Familygray
BrandVista Paint

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Gypsum Gap in Every Brand

The closest equivalent to Gypsum Gap in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →

Vista PaintGypsum Gap
Nearly identical
Sherwin-WilliamsTruly Taupe

Truly Taupe

Sherwin-Williams

Nearly identical

Smoked Mauve

Behr

Nearly identical

Twilight Taupe

Dunn-Edwards

Nearly identical

Iron Clawfoot

Dutch Boy

Very similar

Winter's Nap

PPG

Very similar

Historic Monument

Kilz

Very similar

Wool Coat

Valspar

Very similar

Creekbed

Benjamin Moore

Very similar

Charleston Gray

Farrow & Ball

Very similar

Cozy Cover

Hirshfield's

Very similar

Pearl Light Grey

RAL

Visible difference

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Colors That Work With Gypsum Gap

Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Living room with applied paint colors

Side Walls

Gypsum Gap

#A99C96

Accent Wall

Tonal Shift

A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.

#ADA685

Trim & Molding

Pure White

Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.

#FFFFFF

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Color Palettes for Gypsum Gap

Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast

Base

Wild Mushroom

Complement

Shining Knight

Gypsum Gap Room Palettes

Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Walls

Metro

Trim

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Accent

This Color

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Ginger Jar

Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

Diamond Stud

Trim

Tinted or Not?

Accent

This Color

Pop

Green Jeans

Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

Diamond Stud

Trim

Tinted or Not?

Accent

This Color

Pop

Bonaventure

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

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Historic Shade

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More gray colors from other brands

Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.

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Benjamin Moore · 1475

#C7BFC3

Pebble Beach

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Soft Steel

Kilz · RL110

#ACACAC

Prestige

Behr · 750B-4

#B4ADAD

Olive It

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Aganthus Green

Benjamin Moore · 472

#BAC1AE

Gypsum Gap — Frequently Asked Questions

What undertone does Gypsum Gap have?
Gypsum Gap by Vista Paint has a neutral undertone and sits in the gray color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Gypsum Gap in your own space before committing.
What colors match Gypsum Gap from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Gypsum Gap are Truly Taupe by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Smoked Mauve by Behr (a near-identical match), Twilight Taupe by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Gypsum Gap'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 Gap?
Gypsum Gap has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 34.4, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-depth color with real presence — strong on accent walls, libraries, and rooms with good natural light.

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