Benjamin Moore

Monroe Bisque

HC-26

Monroe Bisque (HC-26) is a warm, creamy neutral with yellow and amber undertones that distinguish it from cooler beiges. With an LRV of 58.35, it reflects a fair amount of light and functions as a versatile mid-light tone suitable for large wall areas. The yellow base gives it a buttery warmth, while subtle brown undertones add depth and prevent it from reading as flat.

It works effectively alongside other Benjamin Moore colors such as Timid White (OC-39) and Albescent (OC-40) for lighter layering, Sussex Green (HC-109) for a traditional accent, and Townsend Harbor Brown (HC-64) for grounded contrast.

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Brand

Benjamin Moore

Code

HC-26

Collection

Historical Colors

Monroe Bisque in Real Homes (1 Photos)

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Monroe Bisque in Different Light

Light temperature is measured in Kelvin: a warm 2700K bulb pulls colors toward yellow, while 5000K daylight reads cooler and truer. Check the color at the time of day you actually use the room.

Artificial Lighting

Bedroom scene to simulate Benjamin Moore Monroe Bisque under artificial light

Light Temperature: 2700K

Natural Lighting

Living room scene to simulate Benjamin Moore Monroe Bisque under natural light

Light Temperature: 4500K

Technical Specifications

Undertones

Type

Orange

Strength

High

Temperature

warm

Hue Angle

40°

Orange Family

Lightness

76%

Light

Saturation

39%

Moderate

LRV

58.4

0%100%

Very Dark

Dark

Medium

Light

Very Light

White

LRV measures how much light a color reflects, from 0 (black) to 100 (pure white). Below about 50 a color needs good lighting to avoid going flat, 60 and up helps brighten a room, and most whites sit above 80.

Color Position

Saturation →

Lightness →

Color Codes

HEX

#DACAAA

RGB Decimal

218, 202, 170

RGB Percent

85.5%, 79.2%, 66.7%

HSL

40.0, 39.3%, 76.1%

HSV

40.0, 22.0%, 85.5%

CMYK

0.0%, 7.3%, 22.0%, 14.5%

YIQ

203.1, 19.8, -6.6

XYZ

57.29, 60.05, 46.60

CIE Lab

81.86, 0.53, 18.01

CIE Luv

81.86, 11.60, 25.48

Hunter Lab

77.49, 0.51, 15.58

Decimal

14338730

Coordinating Colors and Color Palettes

Darker Shades

Monochromatic dark

Monroe Bisque Cliff Ridge El Sereno Gold Fervent Brass

Lighter Shades

Monochromatic light

Monroe Bisque Dover White Dove White Pale Bloom

Complementary

Opposite on color wheel

Monroe Bisque Eternal Elegance Fresh Violet Graupel

Analogous

Adjacent colors

Monroe Bisque Sweet Caroline Desert Rose Jaded Lime

Warm Shades

Warm spectrum

Monroe Bisque Desert Rose Berry Crush Misty Rose

Closest Paint Matches

Cross-brand matches are close, never exact. Each brand uses different bases and sheens, so sample before you buy gallons.

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