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Antique Parchment
71%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Antique Parchment Technical Profile
What color is Antique Parchment? It's a light warm orange with the hex code #EAD8C1. Colors similar to Antique Parchment include Behr Steamed Milk, Dunn-Edwards Floating Feather, Dutch Boy Nicole. Antique Parchment has a neutral undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. With a Light Reflectance Value of 71, Antique Parchment reflects a generous amount of light, making it well-suited for north-facing rooms or smaller spaces that benefit from extra brightness. Pair it with warm whites like White Dove, white oak floors, and unlacquered brass or copper hardware. Terracotta tile or deep green plants complete an earthy warm palette. Oranges glow under 2700K warm bulbs, deepening into rich amber. Under 4000K cool light they can lose warmth and shift toward beige — particularly true for muted or dusty oranges.
Colors Similar to Antique Parchment
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Steamed Milk
Behr
Nearly identical
Floating Feather
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Nicole
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Painted Sands
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Wild Oats
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Lotus Pod
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Wild Oats
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Tanglewood Park
Valspar
Nearly identical
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Antique Parchment
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Antique Parchment
#EAD8C1
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#B4B77B
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Antique Parchment
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Antique 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 PPG Colors
Other PPG colors close to Antique 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.
Antique Parchment — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Antique Parchment have?
Antique Parchment by PPG has a neutral undertone and belongs to the orange color family.
What colors match Antique Parchment from other brands?
The closest matches are Steamed Milk by Behr (#EBD9C1), Floating Feather by Dunn-Edwards (#E9D8C2), Nicole by Dutch Boy (#EBD9C3). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Antique Parchment?
Antique Parchment has an LRV of 70.5, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Antique Parchment's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.