Benjamin Moore Monroe Bisque HC-26

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Official page:Monroe Bisque HC-26
Code:HC-26
Name:Monroe Bisque
Brand:Benjamin Moore

What color is Benjamin Moore Monroe Bisque?

The warm and inviting beige tones of Benjamin Moore HC-26 Monroe Bisque lend a sophisticated charm to any space. This versatile hue pairs beautifully with rich earthy tones such as olive green and chocolate brown, creating a cozy and elegant ambiance. Add accents in dusty blues or muted yellows to complement the subtle warmth of HC-26. Embrace the timeless appeal of Monroe Bisque by incorporating natural textures like wood and linen for a harmonious and inviting interior. Let HC-26 Monroe Bisque set the tone for a space that exudes understated elegance and comfort.

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LRV of Monroe Bisque

Monroe Bisque has an LRV of 58.35% and refers to Light colors that reflect most of the incident lightWhy LRV is important?

Light Reflectance Value scale illustration

Light Reflectance Value measures the amount of visible and usable light that reflects from a painted surface.
Simply put, the higher the LRV of a paint color, the brighter the room you will get.
The scale goes from 0% (absolute black, absorbing all light) to 100% (pure white, reflecting all light).

Act like a pro: When choosing paint with an LRV of 58.35%, pay attention to your bulbs' brightness. Light brightness is measured in lumens. The lower the paint's LRV, the higher lumen level you need. Every square foot of room needs at least 40 lumens. That means for a 200 ft2 living room you'll need about 8000 lumens of light – e.g., eight 1000 lm bulbs.

Color codes

We have collected almost every possible color code you could ever need.

FormatCode
HEX#DACAAA
RGB Decimal218, 202, 170
RGB Percent85.49%, 79.22%, 66.67%
HSVHue: 40° Saturation: 22.02% Value: 85.49%
HSLhsl(40, 39, 76)
CMYKCyan: 0.0 Magenta: 7.34 Yellow: 22.02 Key: 14.51
YIQY: 203.136 I: 19.817 Q: -6.574
XYZX: 57.289 Y: 60.05 Z: 46.592
CIE LabL:81.865 a:0.525 b:18.021
CIE LuvL:81.865 u:11.598 v:25.499
Decimal14338730
Hunter Lab77.492, -3.648, 18.596

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