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Mushroom Bisque

48%LRV Value
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Mushroom Bisque PPU4-07 is a beige paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #C9B49C, LRV 48 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Fortress Stone from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.

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Mushroom Bisque Technical Profile

HEX Code#C9B49C
RGB201, 180, 156
LRV47.5
UndertoneNeutral
Color Familybeige
BrandBehr

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Mushroom Bisque in Every Brand

The closest equivalent to Mushroom Bisque in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →

BehrMushroom Bisque
Nearly identical
PPGFortress Stone

Fortress Stone

PPG

Nearly identical

Bittersweet Stem

Sherwin-Williams

Nearly identical

Truffle

Benjamin Moore

Nearly identical

Breakwater

Dutch Boy

Nearly identical

Rincon Cove

Dunn-Edwards

Nearly identical

Moose Mousse

Valspar

Nearly identical

Ranch House

Kilz

Nearly identical

Beach Party

Vista Paint

Very similar

Persian Fable

Hirshfield's

Very similar

Jitney

Farrow & Ball

Very similar

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Recommended Pairings

Colors That Work With Mushroom Bisque

Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Living room with applied paint colors

Side Walls

Mushroom Bisque

#C9B49C

Accent Wall

Tonal Shift

A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.

#ACAD85

Trim & Molding

Pure White

Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.

#FFFFFF

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Color Palettes for Mushroom Bisque

Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast

Base

Beach House

Complement

Paris Sky Blue

Mushroom Bisque Room Palettes

Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Walls

This Color

Trim

Ultra Pure White®

Accent

Peat

Pop

Copper Mine

Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

This Color

Trim

Blanca Peak

Accent

Bonsai Trunk

Pop

Purple Potion

Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

This Color

Trim

Blanca Peak

Accent

Jade

Pop

Liberty

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

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Tropical Tan

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More beige colors from other brands

Cross-brand colors in the beige family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.

Chimayo Sage

PPG · 60YY 44/110

#B9B49F

Moonbeam

Dunn-Edwards · DEGR03

#C8BDB2

Oak Ridge

Benjamin Moore · 235

#C0AF8D

Victorian Garden

Benjamin Moore · 1531

#A9A28A

Timson Sand

Benjamin Moore · CW-140

#D9CEBA

Free Spirited

Dunn-Edwards · DEGR09

#DEDAD1

Mushroom Bisque — Frequently Asked Questions

What undertone does Mushroom Bisque have?
Mushroom Bisque by Behr has a neutral undertone and sits in the beige color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Mushroom Bisque in your own space before committing.
What colors match Mushroom Bisque from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Mushroom Bisque are Fortress Stone by PPG (a near-identical match), Bittersweet Stem by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Truffle by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Mushroom Bisque's look from a brand your local store carries. Confirm with a physical sample, since sheen and lighting shift the final result.
What is the LRV of Mushroom Bisque?
Mushroom Bisque has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 47.5, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-depth color with real presence — strong on accent walls, libraries, and rooms with good natural light.

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