Hancock Gray vs Parchment

Hancock Gray and Parchment come from the same Benjamin Moore collection. Hue-wise, Hancock Gray belongs to the beige-greige family and Parchment to the beige family. The 53-point LRV gap — 80 for Parchment vs 27 for Hancock Gray — means Parchment will open up a space more effectively. Where Hancock Gray leans yellow, Parchment reads red — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 34.4 puts these firmly in different territory — two distinct design choices rather than close alternatives. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.