Monroe Bisque HC-26 is a orange paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #DBCBAB, estimated LRV 58 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Peaceable Kingdom from Hirshfield's (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Benjamin Moore · #DBCBAB · HC-26
Monroe Bisque
58%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Monroe Bisque Technical Profile
HEX Code#DBCBAB
RGB219, 203, 171
Estimated LRV58.4
UndertoneNeutral
Digital swatches and calculated matches are approximations. Catalog LRV values may be calculated estimates, not manufacturer measurements. Data and matching method. Check the brand reference and physical samples before purchase.
Color Familyorange
BrandBenjamin Moore
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#DDCCAC
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String
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#DDCDAE
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Peaceable Kingdom
Vista Paint
#DBCCAB
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#DCCAA8
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#E0CFAD
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#E0CFB0
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#E1CEAD
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Welcome Walkway
Behr
#D4C6A7
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Dakota Trail
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#D8CCB0
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Pale Gold
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#DCD0B8
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Colors That Work With Monroe Bisque
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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
Digital 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
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Monroe Bisque — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Monroe Bisque have?
Monroe Bisque by Benjamin Moore has a neutral undertone and sits in the orange color family. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Monroe Bisque from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Monroe Bisque are Peaceable Kingdom by Hirshfield's (a close digital match), String by Farrow & Ball (a close digital match), Peaceable Kingdom by Vista Paint (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Monroe 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 Monroe Bisque?
Monroe Bisque has a estimated lightness value of 58.4, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-light color — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions.
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