Airway vs Parchment paint color comparison

Airway vs Parchment

AirwayBenjamin MoorevsParchmentBenjamin MooreΔE 26.4 — Very different colors

Both are Benjamin Moore colors. Airway reads as blue, while Parchment reads as beige — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. At LRV 80 vs 55, Parchment will read as the brighter of the two — a 25-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. The tonal difference — Airway's blue character against Parchment's red — becomes most visible against white trim or in morning light. At ΔE 26.4, these are genuinely distinct colors — a strong contrast if used together, or a meaningful choice between two different directions. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.

Color Details

Airway
Benjamin Moore · 828
LRV55.0
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number828
UndertoneBlue
TemperatureCool
BrightnessMedium
Parchment
Benjamin Moore · OC-78
LRV79.9
BrandBenjamin Moore
NumberOC-78
UndertoneRed
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessLight

Airway vs Parchment Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Airway on one side and Parchment on the other.

Bathroom
Bedroom
House
Kitchen Cabinets
Living Room

Digital color is approximate. These simulations are generated from the manufacturer's hex values and overlaid on grayscale room photos — your screen's calibration, brightness, and viewing angle all affect how they render. Before committing to either color, test physical samples in your own space under the light you actually live with.