ColorplanBenjamin Moore Yellow Bisque (220) is a light beige with a warm yellow undertone and an LRV of 68. Closest matches: Sherwin-Williams Friendly Yellow (SW 6680), Farrow & Ball Hound Lemon (No.2) and Behr Banana Cream (350C-2). For trim, try Alabaster (OC-129).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Benjamin Moore whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Beige |
| LRV | 68.2 (light; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #E8D6AB |
| RGB | 232, 214, 171 |
| HSL | 42°, 57%, 79% |
About Yellow Bisque
Yellow Bisque (220) is a light, medium-strength beige from Benjamin Moore that leans yellow. With an LRV of 68, Yellow Bisque has visible color without darkening a room much.
In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Yellow 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 open-plan living areas, hallways, living rooms and bedrooms. It's very close to Bronzed Beige (2151-50); you'd mostly see the difference side by side.
How Yellow Bisque changes with the light
Yellow Bisque has a strong warm undertone that balances cool north light well. In strong south or west sun it can look more golden, so check a sample at midday and in the late afternoon.
North-facing rooms
Yellow Bisque's warmth balances the cool north light, which is why warmer colors are the safe pick for north rooms.
East-facing rooms
Yellow Bisque will look warmer and brighter in the morning and cooler and grayer by afternoon; check a sample at both times.
South-facing rooms
In strong south light Yellow Bisque can turn noticeably more yellow or orange; test a sample at midday.
West-facing rooms
Yellow Bisque will glow warmer in the late afternoon, so check it at sunset if you want to avoid a strong yellow cast.
See Yellow Bisque in real homes
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Yellow 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 2.6
Also close: Banana Cream (ΔE 2.6)
Compare side by side →Farrow & Ball
Very close · ΔE 1.8
Also close: Farrow's Cream (ΔE 2.0)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Yellow Bisque questions
What undertone does Yellow Bisque have?
Yellow Bisque has a warm yellow undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Yellow Bisque's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is Yellow Bisque a light or dark color?
Yellow Bisque has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 68.2 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a light color. With an LRV of 68, Yellow Bisque has visible color without darkening a room much.
What is the closest match to Yellow Bisque in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Friendly Yellow SW 6680 (close, ΔE 2.6); Farrow & Ball: Hound Lemon No.2 (very close, ΔE 1.8); Behr: Banana Cream 350C-2 (close, ΔE 4.0). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Yellow Bisque?
Try Alabaster (OC-129) on trim and Opulence (OC-69) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Yellow Bisque's undertone.
Where does Yellow Bisque work best?
Yellow Bisque works well in open-plan living areas, hallways, living rooms and bedrooms. With an LRV of 68, Yellow Bisque has visible color without darkening a room much.
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