ColorplanBenjamin Moore Rose Bisque (2102-50) is a mid-tone pink with a soft pink undertone and an LRV of 44. Closest matches: Sherwin-Williams Dressy Rose (SW 6024). For trim, try Pink Essence (881).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Benjamin Moore whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Pink |
| LRV | 44.4 (mid-tone; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #CAABA6 |
| RGB | 202, 171, 166 |
| HSL | 8°, 25%, 72% |
About Rose Bisque
Rose Bisque (2102-50) is a mid-tone, muted pink from Benjamin Moore. With an LRV of 44, Rose Bisque has visible color without darkening a room much.
In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Rose Bisque's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward. It's a good fit for bedrooms, nurseries, powder rooms and accent walls. It's very close to Allspice (2101-50); you'd mostly see the difference side by side.
How Rose Bisque changes with the light
Rose Bisque has a gentle warm undertone that keeps it from going cold in north-facing rooms, and it looks a touch warmer again in afternoon west light.
North-facing rooms
Rose Bisque's warmth balances the cool north light, which is why warmer colors are the safe pick for north rooms.
East-facing rooms
Rose Bisque will look warmer and brighter in the morning and cooler and grayer by afternoon; check a sample at both times.
South-facing rooms
Bright south light shows Rose Bisque close to its true color, slightly lighter and warmer.
West-facing rooms
Rose Bisque will glow warmer in the late afternoon.
See Rose Bisque in real homes
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Rose Bisque equivalents in other brands
The closest color from each brand. ΔE (“delta E”) scores how different two colors look: under 2.5 is very hard to tell apart on a wall, over 5 is clearly different.
Sherwin-Williams
Close · ΔE 4.5
Also close: Pink Shadow (ΔE 6.7)
Compare side by side →Farrow & Ball
Closest available · ΔE 5.0
Also close: Nancy's Blushes (ΔE 7.3)
Compare side by side →Behr
Closest available · ΔE 9.1
Also close: Canyon Dusk (ΔE 9.3)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Rose Bisque questions
What undertone does Rose Bisque have?
Rose Bisque has a soft pink undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Rose Bisque's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is Rose Bisque a light or dark color?
Rose Bisque has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 44.4 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a mid-tone color. With an LRV of 44, Rose Bisque has visible color without darkening a room much.
What is the closest match to Rose Bisque in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Dressy Rose SW 6024 (close, ΔE 4.5); Farrow & Ball: Cinder Rose No.246 (closest available, ΔE 5.0); Behr: Mesa Taupe PPU5-14 (closest available, ΔE 9.1). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Rose Bisque?
Try Pink Essence (881) on trim and Oyster (2115-70) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Rose Bisque's undertone.
Where does Rose Bisque work best?
Rose Bisque works well in bedrooms, nurseries, powder rooms and accent walls. With an LRV of 44, Rose Bisque has visible color without darkening a room much.
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