Monroe Bisque HC-26 is a orange paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #DBCBAB, 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.
Ref. #DBCBAB · HC-26
Monroe Bisque
58%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Monroe Bisque Technical Profile
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Monroe Bisque in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Monroe Bisque in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Benjamin MooreMonroe Bisque
Nearly identical
Hirshfield'sPeaceable Kingdom
Peaceable Kingdom
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
String
Farrow & Ball
Nearly identical
Peaceable Kingdom
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Cookie Dough
PPG
Nearly identical
Echoing Valley
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Netsuke
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Boutique Beige
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Welcome Walkway
Behr
Nearly identical
Dakota Trail
Valspar
Nearly identical
Pale Gold
Kilz
Very similar
Grain .04
Colorhouse
Very similar
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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 sits in the orange color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Monroe Bisque in your own space before committing.
What colors match Monroe Bisque from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Monroe Bisque are Peaceable Kingdom by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match), String by Farrow & Ball (a near-identical match), Peaceable Kingdom by Vista Paint (a near-identical 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 Light Reflectance Value (LRV) 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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