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Benjamin Moore Monroe Bisque (HC-26) Paint Color


Color Name: Monroe Bisque (HC-26)
Hex Color Code: #DACAAA
RGB Color Code: RGB(218, 202, 170)
CMYK Values*: 0.0%, 7.3%, 22.0%, 14.5%
Color Family (Hue): Brown





About Monroe Bisque (HC-26) color - its meaning and example


What color is Monroe Bisque (HC-26)?

Monroe Bisque (HC-26) color belongs to the Brown color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Monroe Bisque (HC-26) is #DACAAA, and the RGB color code is RGB(218, 202, 170).

In the RGB color model, Monroe Bisque (HC-26) has a red value of 218, a green value of 202, and a blue value of 170. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 7.3% magenta, 22.0% yellow, and 14.5% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 40° (degrees), 39.3 % saturation, and 76.1 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Monroe Bisque (HC-26) has a hue of 40° (degrees), 22.0 % saturation and 85.5 % brightness/value.


Monroe Bisque (HC-26) is cool or warm?

The color Monroe Bisque (HC-26) is a warm color.


What is the LRV of Monroe Bisque (HC-26)?

Monroe Bisque (HC-26) has an LRV of nearly 60. By LRV value, it is a light color.

Light Reflectance Value (LRV) is a measure of how much visible light is reflected off a surface. It is a number on a scale of 0 to 100, with 0 being pure black and 100 being pure white. The higher the LRV, the more light the color reflects and the lighter it will appear.



Dark Color

Monroe Bisque (HC-26)

Light Color


Compare LRV 60 of Monroe Bisque (HC-26) with dark and light Color




LRV is important to consider when choosing paint colors for a room, as it can affect the overall brightness and mood of the space. Lighter colors with higher LRVs will make a room feel more spacious and airy, while darker colors with lower LRVs will create a more intimate and cozy atmosphere.
LRV value 60 puts Benjamin Moore Monroe Bisque (HC-26) paint color in the lighter category.

  • Darker colors: Darker colors have lower LRV numbers because they absorb more light than they reflect. This means that they will make a room feel darker and smaller.
  • Lighter colors: Lighter colors have higher LRV numbers because they reflect more light than they absorb. This means that they will make a room feel brighter and more spacious.




Color Codes - Color Space Conversions


Monroe Bisque (HC-26) (Paint - Benjamin Moore) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(218, 202, 170)
Red
218 (85.5%)
Green
202 (79.2%)
Blue
170 (66.7%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
7.34%
Yellow
22.02%
Key
14.51%

HSL

HSL(40deg, 39.3 %, 76.1 %)

Hue
40°
Saturation
39.34 %.
Lightness
76.08 %.

RYB

RYB(27, 71, 31)
Red
27 (10.6%)
Yellow
71 (27.8%)
Blue
31 (12.0%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
40°
Saturation
22.02 %.
Brightness / Value
85.49 %.

HWB

H: 40°

W: 66.67 %

B: 14.51 %

XYZ

X : 57.29

Y : 60.05

Z : 46.6

YXY

Y1 : 60.05

X : 0.35

Y2 : 0.37

CMY

C : 14.51%

M : 20.78%

Y : 33.33%


LRV

~ 60 %

Munsell Color System

8Y 8.1/3

CIE-Lab

L : 81.86

A : 0.53

B : 18.01

CIE-Lch

L : 81.86

C : 18.02

H : 88.32

CIE-Luv

L : 81.86

U : 11.6

V : 25.48

Hunter-Lab

L : 77.49

A : -3.64

B : 18.59






Similar Colors and Paints



Named colors similar to Monroe Bisque (HC-26) (Paint - Benjamin Moore)


Here are the colors similar to Monroe Bisque (HC-26) (Paint - Benjamin Moore). Delta E (ΔE) is the measure of the difference between two colors. Delta E is measured on a scale from 0 to 100, where 0 means exact match, and 100 is the highest difference.



#DECC9C
Lion
ΔE - 4.38 (95.6% similar)
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ΔE - 4.97 (95.0% similar)
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ΔE - 5.84 (94.2% similar)
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Pearl
ΔE - 5.89 (94.1% similar)





Similar colors from Pantone, RAL, and other color matching system


Pantone TCX


Monroe Bisque (HC-26) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone TCX. Conversion of Monroe Bisque (HC-26) to Pantone TCX




Pantone PMS


Monroe Bisque (HC-26) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone PMS. Conversion of Monroe Bisque (HC-26) to Pantone PMS


#DDCBA4
PANTONE 468 C
ΔE - 2.02 (98.0% similar)
#D9C89E
PANTONE 7501 C
ΔE - 2.96 (97.0% similar)
#DFD1A7
PANTONE 7500 C
ΔE - 3.61 (96.4% similar)
#E8CDA4
PANTONE 4029 C
ΔE - 4.25 (95.7% similar)


RAL Design


Monroe Bisque (HC-26) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Design. Conversion of Monroe Bisque (HC-26) to RAL Design




British Standard 4800


Monroe Bisque (HC-26) similar/equivalent colors from British Standard 4800. Conversion of Monroe Bisque (HC-26) to British Standard 4800


#DAC9AF
BS 06-A-03 - Grey
ΔE - 2.33 (97.7% similar)
#D2D1BF
BS 12-B-17 - Willow
ΔE - 7.34 (92.7% similar)
#BEB7A7
BS 00-A-03 - Grey
ΔE - 7.67 (92.3% similar)


RAL Classic


Monroe Bisque (HC-26) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Classic. Conversion of Monroe Bisque (HC-26) to RAL Classic


#E6D2B5
RAL 1015 - Light Ivory
ΔE - 3.21 (96.8% similar)
#DDC49A
RAL 1014 - Ivory
ΔE - 3.91 (96.1% similar)
#E3D9C6
RAL 1013 - Oyster White
ΔE - 5.67 (94.3% similar)
#CDBA88
RAL 1000 - Green Beige
ΔE - 6.45 (93.5% similar)





Paint similar to Monroe Bisque (HC-26) (Paint - Benjamin Moore)


Here are the best recommended paint colors similar to Monroe Bisque (HC-26) (Paint - Benjamin Moore). Delta E (ΔE) is the measure of the difference between two colors. Delta E is measured on a scale from 0 to 100, where 0 means exact match, and 100 is the highest difference.


Dunn-Edwards


Monroe Bisque (HC-26) similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of Monroe Bisque (HC-26) to Dunn-Edwards


#DACBA7
Light Aspiration (DE 6185)
ΔE - 1.47 (98.5% similar)
#E3CFAB
Melt with You (DET 655)
ΔE - 2.11 (97.9% similar)
#E9D4A9
Canary Island (DE 6164)
ΔE - 3.96 (96.0% similar)


Sherwin Williams


Monroe Bisque (HC-26) similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of Monroe Bisque (HC-26) to Sherwin Williams


#DBC8A2
Straw Harvest (SW 7698)
ΔE - 1.88 (98.1% similar)
#DDCDA6
Ancestral Gold (SW 6407)
ΔE - 2.23 (97.8% similar)
#E9D6B0
Convivial Yellow (SW 6393)
ΔE - 3.38 (96.6% similar)
#E4D0A5
Lucent Yellow (SW 6400)
ΔE - 3.40 (96.6% similar)


PPG Paints


Monroe Bisque (HC-26) similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of Monroe Bisque (HC-26) to PPG Paints


#DFCCA6
Neutral Beige (PPG12-31)
ΔE - 1.89 (98.1% similar)
#E1CCA6
Hearth (PPG1093-3)
ΔE - 2.27 (97.7% similar)
#E1CFA5
Foothills (PPG1105-4)
ΔE - 3.02 (97.0% similar)





Valspar


Monroe Bisque (HC-26) similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of Monroe Bisque (HC-26) to Valspar


#DCCAA2
Ancient Scroll (3008-8B)
ΔE - 2.28 (97.7% similar)
#E4D1AC
So Close (M138)
ΔE - 2.34 (97.7% similar)
#E5D6B5
Meadow Dew (8003-24B)
ΔE - 2.86 (97.1% similar)
#DFC69C
Baked Scone (3007-8B)
ΔE - 3.78 (96.2% similar)


Benjamin Moore


Monroe Bisque (HC-26) similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of Monroe Bisque (HC-26) to Benjamin Moore


#D9C9A1
Straw Hat (270)
ΔE - 2.47 (97.5% similar)
#DECEA6
Dunmore Cream (HC-29)
ΔE - 2.56 (97.4% similar)
#D9C79A
Amulet (AF-365)
ΔE - 3.73 (96.3% similar)
#EBDBB9
Standish White (HC-32)
ΔE - 4.00 (96.0% similar)


Behr


Monroe Bisque (HC-26) similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of Monroe Bisque (HC-26) to Behr


#E0C9A1
Crepe (PPU7-19)
ΔE - 2.96 (97.0% similar)
#D6C49A
White Oak (HDC-NT-02)
ΔE - 3.25 (96.8% similar)
#DBC39B
Natural Twine (S310-3)
ΔE - 3.56 (96.4% similar)
#E5D9B6
Lemon Balm (PPU8-13)
ΔE - 3.99 (96.0% similar)








Color Combinations


View more Benjamin Moore Monroe Bisque (HC-26) - #DACAAA color palettes and coordinating colors



Monochromatic Color Palette

Monochromatic colors belong to the same hue angle but different tints and shades. Monochromatic color palette can be generated by keeping the exact hue of the base color and then changing the saturation and lightness.

Analogous Color Palette

Analogous colors are a group of colors adjacent to each other on a color wheel. Group of these adjacent colors forms Analogous color scheme Palette. Analogous Palette can be generated by increasing or decreasing the hue value by 30 points.

Triadic Color Palette

The triadic color palette has three colors separated by 120° in the RGB color wheel

Tetradic Color Palette

The tetradic colour scheme composed of two sets of complementary colors in a rectangular shape on the color wheel.







Example Color Images and Mockup


Benjamin Moore Monroe Bisque (HC-26) - #DACAAA Color Images and Patterns


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