Parchment 40YY 70/138 is a orange paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #E8DBC2, estimated 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.
PPG · #E8DBC2 · 40YY 70/138
Parchment
72%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Parchment Technical Profile
HEX Code#E8DBC2
RGB232, 219, 194
Estimated LRV71.7
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
BrandPPG
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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 →
Arizona Heat
Vista Paint
#E8DBC3
Close digital match
Barbados Sand
Benjamin Moore
#E9DBC2
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Ecru
Behr
#EBDDC3
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Sheridan White
Dutch Boy
#E5D8C0
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Trade Secret
Hirshfield's
#E6D8BD
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Lovely Bluff
Valspar
#E5D8C1
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Echelon Ecru
Sherwin-Williams
#E7D8BE
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Cream Wave
Dunn-Edwards
#E8DBC5
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Paraffin Wax
Kilz
#E4D9C3
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Matchstick
Farrow & Ball
#E4D5BC
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Stone .01
Colorhouse
#E1D6BB
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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
#E8DBC2
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#ACB57D
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 PPG Colors
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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. 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 Arizona Heat by Vista Paint (a close digital match), Barbados Sand by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match), Frappe by Benjamin Moore (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 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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