Gypsum Gap 8753 is a gray paint color from Vista Paint. It has a hex value of #A99C96, estimated 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.
Vista Paint · #A99C96 · 8753
Gypsum Gap
34%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Gypsum Gap Technical Profile
HEX Code#A99C96
RGB169, 156, 150
Estimated LRV34.4
UndertoneNeutral
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Color Familygray
BrandVista Paint
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#AC9E97
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Colors That Work With Gypsum Gap
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Gypsum Gap
#A99C96
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#ADA685
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Gypsum Gap
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Gypsum Gap Room Palettes
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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 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. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Gypsum Gap from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Gypsum Gap are Truly Taupe by Sherwin-Williams (a close digital match), Smoked Mauve by Behr (a close digital match), Twilight Taupe by Dunn-Edwards (a close digital 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 estimated lightness value 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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