Mayonnaise vs Parchment paint color comparison

Mayonnaise vs Parchment

MayonnaiseBenjamin MoorevsParchmentBenjamin MooreΔE 6.3 — Noticeable difference

Both from Benjamin Moore's palette. Mayonnaise reads as beige-yellow, while Parchment reads as beige — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. Mayonnaise (LRV 88) reflects noticeably more light than Parchment (LRV 80), a difference of 8 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Mayonnaise runs yellow while Parchment is decidedly red, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. The ΔE 6.3 gap is real but not dramatic — close enough to use together, distinct enough to matter as a choice. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.

Color Details

Mayonnaise
Benjamin Moore · OC-85
LRV88.1
BrandBenjamin Moore
NumberOC-85
UndertoneYellow
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessLight
Parchment
Benjamin Moore · OC-78
LRV79.9
BrandBenjamin Moore
NumberOC-78
UndertoneRed
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessLight

Mayonnaise vs Parchment Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Mayonnaise 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.