Parchment 40YY 70/138 is a orange paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #E8DBC2, LRV 72 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Arizona Heat from Vista Paint (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #E8DBC2 · 40YY 70/138
Parchment
72%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 →
PPGParchment
Nearly identical
Vista PaintArizona Heat
Arizona Heat
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Barbados Sand
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Ecru
Behr
Nearly identical
Sheridan White
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Trade Secret
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Lovely Bluff
Valspar
Nearly identical
Echelon Ecru
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Cream Wave
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Paraffin Wax
Kilz
Nearly identical
Matchstick
Farrow & Ball
Nearly identical
Stone .01
Colorhouse
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
#E8DBC2
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#ACB57D
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 PPG Colors
Other PPG 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 PPG 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 Arizona Heat by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Barbados Sand by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Frappe by Benjamin Moore (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 71.7, 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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Why Parchment's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.