Gypsum (PPG1006-1) is a warm white from Glidden with a subtle yellow undertone, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV 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 tone in another brand is Benjamin Moore Vanilla Milkshake (~99% proximity).

Closest tone to Gypsum in other brands

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LRV (estimated)

84.3 · Very light

Undertone (estimated)

Yellow · subtle

Temperature

Warm

Code

PPG1006-1

HEX

#EEEDE4

RGB

238, 237, 228

HSL

54°, 23%, 91%

Family

Whites

Colors similar to Gypsum in Glidden

Neighboring tones from the same brand, if you want a shade lighter, darker, warmer, or cooler.

Gypsum FAQ

What undertone does Gypsum have?

Gypsum is a warm white with a subtle yellow undertone, in this site’s digital reading. 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 estimated 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. It is an estimate from the digital HEX, not the LRV published by the brand.

What is the closest tone to Gypsum in other brands?

Benjamin Moore: Vanilla Milkshake (2141-70), ~99% proximity; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Iconic White (HGSW4004), ~99% proximity; PPG: Gypsum (PPG1006-1), ~99% proximity; Behr: Arcade White (GR-W08), ~99% proximity; Valspar: Soft Wool (V155), ~99% proximity; Sherwin-Williams: Cold Foam (SW 9504), ~99% proximity; Dunn-Edwards: Almond Milk (DEHW01), ~98% proximity; Farrow & Ball: Pointing (No. 2003), ~96% proximity. These are estimates of digital closeness on screen, not proven physical equivalence or 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.