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Benjamin Moore Parchment

OC-78 · #F8E8D5 · LRV 82.5

Compare with other brands: Dunn-Edwards Shortbread is a 98% match

Parchment (OC-78) is a warm white from Benjamin Moore with a moderate yellow undertone. Its LRV is about 82.5 (very light): it bounces back most of the light that hits it, so it keeps rooms bright. in strong direct sun it can look stark. The closest match in another brand is Dunn-Edwards Shortbread (98% match).

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LRV

82.5 · Very light

Undertone

Yellow · moderate

Temperature

Warm

Code

OC-78

HEX

#F8E8D5

RGB

248, 232, 213

HSL

33°, 71%, 90%

Family

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Parchment FAQ

What undertone does Parchment have?

Parchment is a warm white with a moderate yellow undertone. Its color temperature is warm. This is estimated from the digital color values; north-facing light pulls undertones cooler and warm bulbs pull them warmer, so check a real sample on your wall.

What is the LRV of Parchment?

Parchment has an LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 82.5 on a 0–100 scale, which is very light. It bounces back most of the light that hits it, so it keeps rooms bright. In strong direct sun it can look stark.

What is the closest match to Parchment in other brands?

Dunn-Edwards: Shortbread (DE6134), 98%; Valspar: Night Light (7002-19), 98%; PPG: Mimosa (PPG1203-2), 98%; Behr: Cafe Cream (PPU4-09), 98%; Glidden: Belleek (PPG18-25), 98%; Sherwin-Williams: Eggwhite (SW 6364), 97%; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Crème (HGSW7556), 96%; Farrow & Ball: Tallow (No. 203), 95%. Matches are estimated from digital color values and are not official conversions; always compare a real sample of both.

What is the HEX code of Parchment?

The HEX code of Parchment (OC-78) is #F8E8D5, RGB 248, 232, 213. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.