Richmond Bisque HC-177 is a orange paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #DAC7A7, LRV 56 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Whispering Wheat from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #DAC7A7 · HC-177
Richmond Bisque
56%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Richmond Bisque Technical Profile
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Richmond Bisque in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Richmond 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 MooreRichmond Bisque
Nearly identical
PPGWhispering Wheat
Whispering Wheat
PPG
Nearly identical
Believable Buff
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Hazelwood
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
New Khaki
Behr
Nearly identical
Marshmallow Mist
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Gardenia
Valspar
Nearly identical
Garden Country
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Pale Beach
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
String
Farrow & Ball
Nearly identical
Grain .04
Colorhouse
Very similar
Eggnog Latte
Kilz
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Richmond Bisque
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Richmond Bisque
#DAC7A7
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#ACB280
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Richmond Bisque
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Richmond 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 Richmond 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.
Richmond Bisque — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Richmond Bisque have?
Richmond 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 Richmond Bisque in your own space before committing.
What colors match Richmond Bisque from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Richmond Bisque are Whispering Wheat by PPG (a near-identical match), Believable Buff by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Hazelwood by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Richmond 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 Richmond Bisque?
Richmond Bisque has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 56.1, 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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