Ref. #DBCBAB · HC-26
Monroe Bisque
58%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Monroe Bisque Technical Profile
What color is Monroe Bisque? It's a light warm orange with the hex code #DBCBAB. Colors similar to Monroe Bisque include Hirshfield's Peaceable Kingdom, Farrow & Ball String, Vista Paint Peaceable Kingdom. Monroe Bisque has a neutral undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. At LRV 58, Monroe Bisque sits in the comfortable mid-light range — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions. Pair it with warm whites like White Dove, white oak floors, and unlacquered brass or copper hardware. Terracotta tile or deep green plants complete an earthy warm palette. Oranges glow under 2700K warm bulbs, deepening into rich amber. Under 4000K cool light they can lose warmth and shift toward beige — particularly true for muted or dusty oranges.
Colors Similar to Monroe Bisque
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Peaceable Kingdom
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
String
Farrow & Ball
Nearly identical
Peaceable Kingdom
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Cookie Dough
PPG
Nearly identical
Netsuke
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Boutique Beige
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Limescent
Behr
Nearly identical
Dakota Trail
Valspar
Nearly identical
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Monroe Bisque
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Monroe Bisque
#DBCBAB
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A9B181
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Monroe Bisque
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Monroe Bisque Room Palettes
Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Warm & Inviting
Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable
Cool & Calm
Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful
Bold Contrast
Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking
Similar Benjamin Moore Colors
Other Benjamin Moore colors close to Monroe Bisque.
More orange colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Monroe Bisque — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Monroe Bisque have?
Monroe Bisque by Benjamin Moore has a neutral undertone and belongs to the orange color family.
What colors match Monroe Bisque from other brands?
The closest matches are Peaceable Kingdom by Hirshfield's (#DDCCAC), String by Farrow & Ball (#DDCDAE), Peaceable Kingdom by Vista Paint (#DBCCAB). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Monroe Bisque?
Monroe Bisque has an LRV of 58.4, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Monroe Bisque's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.