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Benjamin Moore Monroe Bisque HC-26

Monroe Bisque

Benjamin Moore

HC-26

About Monroe Bisque by Benjamin Moore

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Brightness: 60%

Tone: Warm

HEX: #dacaaa

RGB: 218, 202, 170

Hue40°

Saturation39%

Lightness76%

Similar Colors by Benjamin Moore

These are close matches to Monroe Bisque from the same brand. They keep a similar look and work well in the same type of rooms.

Monroe Bisque

Benjamin Moore

HC-26

Frequently asked questions

Quick answers about how Monroe Bisque looks in real rooms, how it behaves with light, and how it pairs with other shades.

Is Monroe Bisque HC-26 a warm or cool color?
Monroe Bisque by Benjamin Moore is a warm mid tone color. It will usually read warm in most homes rather than a sharp pure white.
What type of color is Monroe Bisque?
Monroe Bisque sits in the yellow or beige family. Its hue is about 40°, which keeps it in that range on the color wheel.
What are the color stats for Monroe Bisque?
Brightness is about 60%. Saturation is around 39%. Lightness (HSL L) is roughly 76%. Hue is close to 40°. The hex value is #dacaaa. The RGB value is 218, 202, 170.
Is Monroe Bisque better for dark rooms or bright rooms?
Monroe Bisque has brightness around 60%. It sits in the middle, so it can work in both darker and brighter rooms if you balance the lighting.
Which colors go with Monroe Bisque?
You can match Monroe Bisque with simple whites for trim and ceiling, or with nearby neutrals from the same brand. The similar colors and complementary colors on this page are a good starting point for pairing.
Where does Monroe Bisque work best in a home?
Monroe Bisque works well as an accent on one or two walls, in cozy rooms, or in spaces with stronger daylight where a deeper color will not feel heavy.
How does Monroe Bisque compare to a pure white paint?
Monroe Bisque is softer than a pure untinted white. The warm undertone and mid tone color feel more gentle on the eye, so it tends to look calmer and less stark on large walls.

Lighter Shades by Benjamin Moore

These lighter shades sit above Monroe Bisque in brightness. They give a softer feel without drifting far from the same family.

Monroe Bisque

Benjamin Moore

HC-26

Darker Shades by Benjamin Moore

These colors drop a bit below Monroe Bisque in brightness. They can add depth without leaving the same style.

Monroe Bisque

Benjamin Moore

HC-26

Complementary Colors by Benjamin Moore

These colors sit on the opposite side of the color wheel from Monroe Bisque. They add contrast without clashing.

Monroe Bisque

Benjamin Moore

HC-26

Alternate Colors by other brands

These colors from other brands have a similar look to Monroe Bisque. They are helpful if you switch between brands or match to a contractor’s paint line.

Straw Harvest

Sherwin Williams

SW7698

COOKIE DOUGH

Glidden

PPG1096-3

SOFT SUEDE

Glidden

PPG1103-3

BAKED BREAD

Glidden

PPG1100-3