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Benjamin MooreHC-26

Monroe Bisque

We've categorized Monroe Bisque as a versatile and reflective Brown because of its unique LRV profile. We have documented it across our network because it can provide a clean, timeless feel that works across various lighting conditions so effectively. Explore our collection of 13 room photos to see how it looks alongside coordinating accent choices.

Hex

#DACAAA

LRV

58.35

Light Reflectance Value
58.35
Mid-tone
Tone
CalmingCharmingPaleTimeless
UseInterior & Exterior

Monroe Bisque in Real Rooms

Monroe Bisque has a high LRV of 58.35 — it reflects a lot of light and will read pale and airy in most spaces. Grouped in the Brown and Neutral family, the photos below show it applied in a living room, kitchen cabinets, bedroom, kitchen and dining room.

7 Living Room Photos

For open-concept living rooms, Monroe Bisque is a powerful tool for definition. It has enough presence to signal where the living area begins without creating a harsh visual break from the rest of the house. It defines the "zone" of relaxation through color psychology and sophisticated depth.

Benjamin Moore HC-26 living room color

Benjamin Moore HC-26 living room color

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1 Kitchen Cabinets Photo

On kitchen cabinets, Monroe Bisque adds a considered, intentional feel without demanding attention. It holds its own against both warm wood countertops and cool quartz, making it a flexible choice for the hardest-working room in the house.

Benjamin Moore Monroe Bisque kitchen cabinets color

Benjamin Moore Monroe Bisque kitchen cabinets color

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3 Bedroom Photos

Monroe Bisque creates a bedroom that feels deliberately calm rather than accidentally plain. The color absorbs the first rays of morning light without bouncing them back harshly, which means waking up in this environment feels gentle and gradual. Keep the window treatments simple and let the walls do the heavy lifting.

Benjamin Moore HC-26 bedroom interior

Benjamin Moore HC-26 bedroom interior

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Benjamin Moore Monroe Bisque bedroom review

Benjamin Moore Monroe Bisque bedroom review

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Benjamin Moore Monroe Bisque bedroom paint

Benjamin Moore Monroe Bisque bedroom paint

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1 Kitchen Photo

The challenge with kitchen color is longevity: it needs to look right at 7am under bright task lights and at dinner with the pendants dimmed low. Monroe Bisque manages to bridge all three lighting scenarios with ease, which is a rarer quality in a paint pigment than it sounds.

Benjamin Moore HC-26 kitchen interior

Benjamin Moore HC-26 kitchen interior

@misplacedtexan

1 Dining Room Photo

In a formal dining room, Monroe Bisque provides a sophisticated backdrop for artwork and large-scale mirrors. The color's depth helps to "absorb" the room's edges, making the flickering light of candles and the sparkle of glassware the stars of the show.

Benjamin Moore Monroe Bisque dining room color

Benjamin Moore Monroe Bisque dining room color

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Coordinating Colors

Similar Colors

Color Codes

HEX#DACAAA
RGB218, 202, 170
HSL40° 39% 76%
CMYK0 7 22 15
CIE LabL: 81.9 a: 0.5 b: 18.0
XYZX: 0.57 Y: 0.60 Z: 0.47