Parchment vs Sea View paint color comparison

Parchment vs Sea View

ParchmentBenjamin MoorevsSea ViewBenjamin MooreΔE 26.4 — Very different colors

Parchment and Sea View come from the same Benjamin Moore collection. Parchment reads as beige, while Sea View reads as blue — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. The 25-point LRV gap — 80 for Parchment vs 55 for Sea View — means Parchment will open up a space more effectively. Where Parchment leans red, Sea View reads blue — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 26.4 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.

Color Details

Parchment
Benjamin Moore · OC-78
LRV79.9
BrandBenjamin Moore
NumberOC-78
UndertoneRed
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessLight
Sea View
Benjamin Moore · 836
LRV54.7
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number836
UndertoneBlue
TemperatureCool
BrightnessMedium

Parchment vs Sea View Simulated Comparison

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