Gypsum → Sherwin Williams
The closest Sherwin Williams matches for PPG Gypsum (PPG1025-2), ranked by perceptual color distance.
Finding a Sherwin Williams Equivalent for Gypsum
If you love PPG Gypsum but need a Sherwin Williams 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 Sherwin Williams, your local store does not carry PPG, or you simply want to compare prices across brands before committing.
Gypsum (PPG1025-2) is a light off-white with 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. To find a good Sherwin Williams match, we need a color that captures not just the right depth (LRV 78) but also that specific undertone character. That is where Delta E color science comes in.
We calculated the perceptual color distance between Gypsum and every Sherwin Williams 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 results are decent but not perfect. The closest Sherwin Williams option is Natural Choice (SW 7011) with a Delta E of 3, which is a "good match" level match. Natural Choice is very close. Both are warm off-whites with a natural quality. You will want to test a sample before committing, as the difference may be noticeable in certain lighting.
Sherwin Williams Matches for Gypsum
Natural Choice is very close. Both are warm off-whites with a natural quality.
| Gypsum | Natural Choice | |
|---|---|---|
| LRV | 78 | 79 |
| Hex | #E8E2D6 | #E8E3D9 |
| Undertone | Warm Cream | Warm Cream |
| Family | Off-White | White |
Undertone Comparison
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.
Natural Choice has warm cream undertones. A warm cream off-white. Slightly darker than Alabaster with more body.
These two colors share the same undertone family, which is a good sign for a cross-brand swap. The undertone similarity means they will behave similarly as lighting changes throughout the day, and they should coordinate well with the same accent colors, trim, and furnishings.
How These Colors Behave in Different Lighting
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.
Natural Choice in Your Room
Warm and inviting. A rich warm white with visible cream.
LRV and Brightness
Gypsum has an LRV of 78, while Natural Choice has an LRV of 79. 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 Gypsum
PPG recommends Gypsum for: whole house, living room, bedroom, trim, hallway. With an LRV of 78, 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.
Natural Choice is recommended for: whole house, living room, bedroom, hallway, trim. Both colors are recommended for similar applications, which confirms that this is a practical cross-brand match. You can use Natural Choice in the same rooms you planned for Gypsum.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The closest Sherwin Williams match for Gypsum (PPG1025-2) is Natural Choice (SW 7011) with a Delta E of 3, which rates as a "good match" match. Natural Choice is very close. Both are warm off-whites with a natural quality. 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. Gypsum is a PPG color with warm cream undertones and an LRV of 78. Natural Choice is a Sherwin Williams color with warm cream undertones and an LRV of 79. With a Delta E of 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 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 Sherwin Williams equivalent. Price differences between brands can be significant on large projects. Availability matters if your nearest paint store or home center specializes in Sherwin Williams. Some painters have strong preferences for one brand's formula based on coverage, dry time, or workability. And if you are touching up existing Sherwin Williams 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.