Aged Parchment 8005-7B is a neutral paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #DDCFB9, estimated LRV 64 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Cream and Sugar from Sherwin-Williams (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Valspar · #DDCFB9 · 8005-7B
Aged Parchment
64%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Aged Parchment Technical Profile
HEX Code#DDCFB9
RGB221, 207, 185
Estimated LRV63.5
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 Familyneutral
BrandValspar
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Compare alternatives to Aged Parchment
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Cream and Sugar
Sherwin-Williams
#DDCFB9
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Water Chestnut
PPG
#DCCEB8
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Joa's White
Farrow & Ball
#DECFB9
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Bare Essence
Benjamin Moore
#DFD1BA
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Mineral Water
Hirshfield's
#DED1BD
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Bell Tower
Behr
#D9CDB7
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Sandstone Palette
Vista Paint
#D8CBB4
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Pale Gold
Kilz
#DCD0B8
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Cochise
Dunn-Edwards
#DDCDB3
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Sugar Scrub
Dutch Boy
#D9CFBA
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Stone .01
Colorhouse
#E1D6BB
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Colors That Work With Aged Parchment
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Aged Parchment
#DDCFB9
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A9AE84
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Aged Parchment
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Aged 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
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Aged Parchment — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Aged Parchment have?
Aged Parchment by Valspar has a neutral undertone and sits in the neutral 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 Aged Parchment from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Aged Parchment are Cream and Sugar by Sherwin-Williams (a close digital match), Water Chestnut by PPG (a close digital match), Stucco by Sherwin-Williams (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Aged 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 Aged Parchment?
Aged Parchment has a estimated lightness value of 63.5, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-light color — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions.
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