Aged Parchment 8005-7B is a neutral paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #DDCFB9, 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.
Ref. #DDCFB9 · 8005-7B
Aged Parchment
64%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Aged Parchment Technical Profile
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Aged Parchment in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Aged Parchment in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
ValsparAged Parchment
Nearly identical
Sherwin-WilliamsCream and Sugar
Cream and Sugar
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Water Chestnut
PPG
Nearly identical
Joa's White
Farrow & Ball
Nearly identical
Bare Essence
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Mineral Water
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Bell Tower
Behr
Nearly identical
Sandstone Palette
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Pale Gold
Kilz
Nearly identical
Cochise
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Sugar Scrub
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Stone .01
Colorhouse
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Aged Parchment
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
Pure 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
Similar Valspar Colors
Other Valspar colors close to Aged Parchment.
More neutral colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the neutral family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
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. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Aged Parchment in your own space before committing.
What colors match Aged Parchment from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Aged Parchment are Cream and Sugar by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Water Chestnut by PPG (a near-identical match), Stucco by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical 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 Light Reflectance Value (LRV) 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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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Aged Parchment's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.