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Tawny Bisque
47%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Tawny Bisque Technical Profile
What color is Tawny Bisque? It's a medium warm orange with the hex code #D5B486. Colors similar to Tawny Bisque include Vista Paint Living Large, Valspar Young At Heart, Behr Summerwood. Tawny Bisque has a neutral undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. Its LRV of 47 gives Tawny Bisque depth without going dark, which makes it a strong choice for accent walls, libraries, and rooms with abundant natural light. 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 Tawny Bisque
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Living Large
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Young At Heart
Valspar
Nearly identical
Summerwood
Behr
Nearly identical
Dubloon
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Warm Butterscotch
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Restrained Gold
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Splash Of Honey
PPG
Nearly identical
Roasted Peanut
Kilz
Nearly identical
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Tawny Bisque
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Tawny Bisque
#D5B486
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#B2B77B
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Tawny Bisque
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Tawny 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 Tawny 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.
Tawny Bisque — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Tawny Bisque have?
Tawny Bisque by Benjamin Moore has a neutral undertone and belongs to the orange color family.
What colors match Tawny Bisque from other brands?
The closest matches are Living Large by Vista Paint (#D5B487), Young At Heart by Valspar (#D4B488), Summerwood by Behr (#D3B488). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Tawny Bisque?
Tawny Bisque has an LRV of 46.5, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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