Ref. #E9D7AC · 220
Yellow Bisque
66%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Yellow Bisque Technical Profile
What color is Yellow Bisque? It's a light warm orange with the hex code #E9D7AC. Colors similar to Yellow Bisque include Behr Lemon Drop, PPG Caramelized Pears, Vista Paint Marzipan. Yellow Bisque has a neutral undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. At LRV 66, Yellow 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 Yellow Bisque
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Lemon Drop
Behr
Nearly identical
Caramelized Pears
PPG
Nearly identical
Marzipan
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Shortcake
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Canary Island
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Convivial Yellow
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Farrow's Cream
Farrow & Ball
Nearly identical
Brilliant Gold
MPC
Nearly identical
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Yellow Bisque
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Yellow Bisque
#E9D7AC
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#AEBD75
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Yellow Bisque
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Yellow 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 Yellow 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.
Yellow Bisque — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Yellow Bisque have?
Yellow Bisque by Benjamin Moore has a neutral undertone and belongs to the orange color family.
What colors match Yellow Bisque from other brands?
The closest matches are Lemon Drop by Behr (#E6D5AD), Caramelized Pears by PPG (#E7D5AD), Marzipan by Vista Paint (#E8D4AA). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Yellow Bisque?
Yellow Bisque has an LRV of 65.9, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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Related Reading
How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
The science behind Delta E and CIEDE2000 — find a Behr equivalent of any Sherwin-Williams shade, or a Benjamin Moore alternative when your store is out of stock.
Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Yellow Bisque's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.