Gypsum (PPG1006-1) is a warm white from Glidden with a subtle yellow undertone. Its LRV is about 84.3 (very light): it bounces back most of the light that hits it, so it keeps rooms bright. in strong direct sun it can look stark. The closest match in another brand is Benjamin Moore Vanilla Milkshake (99% match).

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LRV

84.3 · Very light

Undertone

Yellow · subtle

Temperature

Warm

Code

PPG1006-1

HEX

#EEEDE4

RGB

238, 237, 228

HSL

54°, 23%, 91%

Family

Whites

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Gypsum FAQ

What undertone does Gypsum have?

Gypsum is a warm white with a subtle yellow undertone. Its color temperature is warm. This is estimated from the digital color values; north-facing light pulls undertones cooler and warm bulbs pull them warmer, so check a real sample on your wall.

What is the LRV of Gypsum?

Gypsum has an LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 84.3 on a 0–100 scale, which is very light. It bounces back most of the light that hits it, so it keeps rooms bright. In strong direct sun it can look stark.

What is the closest match to Gypsum in other brands?

Benjamin Moore: Vanilla Milkshake (2141-70), 99%; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Iconic White (HGSW4004), 99%; PPG: Gypsum (PPG1006-1), 99%; Behr: Arcade White (GR-W08), 99%; Valspar: Soft Wool (V155), 99%; Sherwin-Williams: Cold Foam (SW 9504), 99%; Dunn-Edwards: Almond Milk (DEHW01), 98%; Farrow & Ball: Pointing (No. 2003), 96%. Matches are estimated from digital color values and are not official conversions; always compare a real sample of both.

What is the HEX code of Gypsum?

The HEX code of Gypsum (PPG1006-1) is #EEEDE4, RGB 238, 237, 228. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.