Parchment OC-78 is a orange paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #F7E7D4, estimated LRV 82 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Biloxi from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Benjamin Moore · #F7E7D4 · OC-78
Parchment
82%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Parchment Technical Profile
HEX Code#F7E7D4
RGB247, 231, 212
Estimated LRV81.7
UndertoneNeutral
Digital swatches and calculated matches are approximations. Catalog LRV values may be calculated estimates, not manufacturer measurements. Data and matching method. Check the brand reference and physical samples before purchase.
Color Familyorange
BrandBenjamin Moore
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Digital candidates from other paint brands, ranked by color similarity. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Biloxi
Behr
#F7E7D5
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Light Hearted
Dutch Boy
#F8E8D4
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Pastel Day
Hirshfield's
#F7E6D2
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Shortbread
Dunn-Edwards
#F5E6D3
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Belleek
PPG
#F4E5D2
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Warm Bread
Vista Paint
#F8E7D2
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Nougat
Valspar
#F3E4D1
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Ancestral
Kilz
#F4E3CF
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Eggwhite
Sherwin-Williams
#F3E5D2
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Tallow
Farrow & Ball
#FDEDD7
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Colors That Work With Parchment
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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
Digital 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
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Parchment — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Parchment have?
Parchment by Benjamin Moore has a neutral undertone and sits in the orange color family. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Parchment from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Parchment are Biloxi by Behr (a close digital match), Light Hearted by Dutch Boy (a close digital match), Pastel Day by Hirshfield's (a close digital 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 estimated lightness value 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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