Parchment OC-78 is a orange paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #F7E7D4, LRV 82 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Biloxi from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #F7E7D4 · OC-78
Parchment
82%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Parchment Technical Profile
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Parchment in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Parchment in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Benjamin MooreParchment
Nearly identical
BehrBiloxi
Biloxi
Behr
Nearly identical
Light Hearted
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Pastel Day
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Shortbread
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Belleek
PPG
Nearly identical
Warm Bread
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Nougat
Valspar
Nearly identical
Ancestral
Kilz
Nearly identical
Eggwhite
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Tallow
Farrow & Ball
Nearly identical
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Parchment
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Parchment
#F7E7D4
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#BFC36F
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Parchment
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Parchment Room Palettes
Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
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
Similar Benjamin Moore Colors
Other Benjamin Moore colors close to Parchment.
More orange colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Parchment — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Parchment have?
Parchment by Benjamin Moore has a neutral undertone and sits in the orange color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Parchment in your own space before committing.
What colors match Parchment from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Parchment are Biloxi by Behr (a near-identical match), Light Hearted by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match), Pastel Day by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Parchment'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 Parchment?
Parchment has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 81.7, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a light, reflective color that bounces plenty of light back into a room — well-suited to north-facing spaces, hallways, and smaller rooms that need to feel brighter.
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Related Reading
How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
The science behind Delta E and CIEDE2000 — find a Behr equivalent of any Sherwin-Williams shade, or a Benjamin Moore alternative when your store is out of stock.
Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Parchment's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.