Benjamin Moore Monroe Bisque HC-26
| 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.
Monroe Bisque for bedroom (3 photos)
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Monroe Bisque for living room (5 photos)
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Benjamin Moore HC-26 on kitchen cabinets
Want a stylish kitchen? View real-life photo examples of this fascinating warm beige hue is paired with backsplashes, countertops, and hardware.
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What are Benjamin Moore Monroe Bisque undertones?
Monroe Bisque has a clear red undertone based on its position in the color space. We identify undertones by isolating the pure hue (separating it from lightness and saturation), which avoids distortions caused by tints, tones, and shades.
This method is generally more reliable than judging undertones on a white background.
HEX value:
#DACAAA
RGB code:
218, 202, 170
Is Benjamin Moore Monroe Bisque HC-26 cool or warm?
warm
cool
With a hue of 40°, this Beige reads warm on the HSL color wheel.
HC-26 Monroe Bisque HSL code: 40, 39%, 76%
Hue - degree on a color wheel from 0 to 360. 0 is red, 120 is green, and 240 is blue.
Saturation is expressed as a percentage. At 0%, it appears as a shade of grey, and at 100%, it is in full color.
Lightness is also a percentage value. 0% is black, and 100% is white.
How light temperature affects Monroe Bisque
Natural Lighting. During the day, natural light shifts from about 2000 K at sunrise/sunset to 5500–6500 K at noon.
In addition, natural‑light temperature depends on its direction:
| Direction of sunlight | Visible temp. | Hue | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| North | Cool | Bluish | All day |
| East | Warm | Yellow | Before noon |
| West | Warm | Orange‑red | After noon |
| South | Warm | Orange‑yellow | All day |
Artificial Lighting. When choosing bulbs, pay attention to their color‑temperature (Kelvins).
Use the slider to see how this Beige shade looks under different lighting:
4000K
Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Benjamin Moore Monroe Bisque:
Monochromatic color scheme
This scheme consists of various shades, tints, and tones of a single color. While it offers a perfect combination of hues, without accent décor it may become monotonous.
Lighter shades
Darker shades
Complementary color scheme
This color scheme is a combination of two shades that are opposite each other on the color wheel. The high contrast between these colors creates a vibrant and dynamic visual effect. For the color Monroe Bisque with a orange hue, complementary colors are those with a blue hue close to 220, such as Benjamin Moore Normandy and Feather Gray.
LRV of Monroe Bisque
Monroe Bisque has an LRV of 58.35% and refers to Light colors that reflect most of the incident light. Why LRV is important?
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
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| Format | Code | |
|---|---|---|
| HEX | #DACAAA |  |
| RGB Decimal | 218, 202, 170 | |
| RGB Percent | 85.49%, 79.22%, 66.67% | |
| HSV | Hue: 40° Saturation: 22.02% Value: 85.49% | |
| HSL | hsl(40, 39, 76) | |
| CMYK | Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 7.34 Yellow: 22.02 Key: 14.51 | |
| YIQ | Y: 203.136 I: 19.817 Q: -6.574 | |
| XYZ | X: 57.289 Y: 60.05 Z: 46.592 | |
| CIE Lab | L:81.865 a:0.525 b:18.021 | |
| CIE Luv | L:81.865 u:11.598 v:25.499 | |
| Decimal | 14338730 | |
| Hunter Lab | 77.492, -3.648, 18.596 | |
Benjamin Moore HC-26 Monroe Bisque
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