Dune White → PPG
The closest PPG matches for Benjamin Moore Dune White (OC-18), ranked by perceptual color distance.
Finding a PPG Equivalent for Dune White
If you love Benjamin Moore Dune White but need a PPG alternative, you are not alone. This is one of the most common cross-brand paint matching searches, whether you are working with a painter who prefers PPG, your local store does not carry Benjamin Moore, or you simply want to compare prices across brands before committing.
Dune White (OC-18) is a light off-white with warm sand undertones. A warm off-white with sandy beige undertones. More depth than White Dove, less color than Edgecomb Gray. To find a good PPG match, we need a color that captures not just the right depth (LRV 79.94) but also that specific undertone character. That is where Delta E color science comes in.
We calculated the perceptual color distance between Dune White and every PPG color using the CIE2000 Delta E formula, which measures how different two colors look to the human eye. A Delta E under 2 means most people cannot tell the colors apart. Between 2 and 4, you might notice a difference in certain lighting. Above 5, the difference is clearly visible side by side.
The good news: there is a strong PPG match for Dune White. Gypsum (PPG1025-2) comes in with a Delta E of 2.3, which puts it in the "excellent match" range. Gypsum is the closest PPG option at LRV 78. Very close match.
PPG Matches for Dune White
Gypsum is the closest PPG option at LRV 78. Very close match.
| Dune White | Gypsum | |
|---|---|---|
| LRV | 79.94 | 78 |
| Hex | #EAE3D6 | #E8E2D6 |
| Undertone | Warm Sand | Warm Cream |
| Family | Off-White | Off-White |
Undertone Comparison
Dune White has warm sand undertones. A warm off-white with sandy beige undertones. More depth than White Dove, less color than Edgecomb Gray.
Gypsum has warm cream undertones. A warm, creamy off-white with organic undertones. PPG's answer to the warm white trend. Named for the natural mineral, it captures that earthy, unprocessed quality that makes warm whites feel more natural than clinical.
The undertone difference is worth paying attention to. While they are close in overall appearance, the different undertones mean they may diverge in certain lighting. Dune White's warm sand quality may read differently than Gypsum's warm cream character, especially in rooms with strong directional light or colored accents that could pull out one undertone more than the other. Test a sample in your specific room before committing.
How These Colors Behave in Different Lighting
Dune White in Your Room
Reads as a soft, sandy warm white. Enough body to feel like more than white, but light enough for whole-house use.
Gypsum in Your Room
Warm and inviting in all rooms. The cream undertone is gentle and never overwhelming. In bright rooms, it reads as a warm white. In dim rooms, the cream provides cozy warmth.
LRV and Brightness
Dune White has an LRV of 79.94, while Gypsum has an LRV of 78. These two colors reflect a very similar amount of light, so you should not notice a significant difference in room brightness when switching between them. The room will feel approximately the same in terms of light and space, which makes this a smoother transition.
Best Rooms for Dune White
Benjamin Moore recommends Dune White for: whole house, living room, bedroom, hallway. With an LRV of 79.94, this is a light color that reflects a lot of light and works well in any room, including smaller spaces where you want to maintain a bright, open feel. It is light enough for whole-house use without making rooms feel washed out or sterile.
Gypsum is recommended for: whole house, living room, bedroom, trim, hallway. Both colors are recommended for similar applications, which confirms that this is a practical cross-brand match. You can use Gypsum in the same rooms you planned for Dune White.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The closest PPG match for Dune White (OC-18) is Gypsum (PPG1025-2) with a Delta E of 2.3, which rates as a "excellent match" match. Gypsum is the closest PPG option at LRV 78. Very close match. Delta E measures perceptual color distance on a scale where under 2 means nearly identical, 2 to 4 means close with subtle differences, and over 5 means clearly noticeable.
No, they are not identical. Dune White is a Benjamin Moore color with warm sand undertones and an LRV of 79.94. Gypsum is a PPG color with warm cream undertones and an LRV of 78. With a Delta E of 2.3, the difference is subtle and mainly visible in direct side-by-side comparison. Paint formulations differ between brands, so even colors with similar values can look slightly different due to pigment concentration, binders, and finish.
With a Delta E of 2.3, these colors are close enough to use in separate rooms of the same house without a jarring difference. However, avoid painting them on adjacent walls in the same room, as even subtle differences become apparent at a hard edge where two paints meet. For the smoothest result, use one brand consistently within each connected space and reserve the other brand for rooms that are visually separated.
There are several practical reasons to look for a PPG equivalent. Price differences between brands can be significant on large projects. Availability matters if your nearest paint store or home center specializes in PPG. Some painters have strong preferences for one brand's formula based on coverage, dry time, or workability. And if you are touching up existing PPG work, matching within the same brand gives you the best consistency for seamless results.
Match calculations use Delta E (CIE2000) computed from Lab color space conversion. Color data sourced from manufacturer specifications. Last reviewed: March 22, 2026.