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Benjamin Moore Richmond Bisque

HC-177 · #D9C6A6 · LRV ~57.9

Closest tone in another brand: Sherwin-Williams Believable Buff (~98% proximity)

Richmond Bisque (HC-177) is a light beige from Benjamin Moore with a strong yellow undertone, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV about 57.9 (light): it reflects plenty of light and works in most rooms, including ones with limited daylight. The closest tone in another brand is Sherwin-Williams Believable Buff (~98% proximity).

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LRV (estimated)

57.9 · Light

Undertone (estimated)

Yellow · strong

Temperature

Warm

Code

HC-177

HEX

#D9C6A6

RGB

217, 198, 166

HSL

38°, 40%, 75%

Family

Beiges

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Richmond Bisque FAQ

What undertone does Richmond Bisque have?

Richmond Bisque is a light beige with a strong yellow undertone, in this site’s digital reading. Its color temperature is warm. This is estimated from the digital color values; north-facing light pulls undertones cooler and warm bulbs pull them warmer, so check a real sample on your wall.

What is the LRV of Richmond Bisque?

Richmond Bisque has an estimated LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 57.9 on a 0–100 scale, which is light. It reflects plenty of light and works in most rooms, including ones with limited daylight. It is an estimate from the digital HEX, not the LRV published by the brand.

What is the closest tone to Richmond Bisque in other brands?

Sherwin-Williams: Believable Buff (SW 6120), ~98% proximity; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Believable Buff (HGSW6120), ~98% proximity; Behr: Almond Butter (MQ2-23), ~98% proximity; PPG: Sanctuary (PPG1026-2), ~98% proximity; Valspar: Café Au Lait (M118), ~97% proximity; Glidden: Cookie Dough (PPG1096-3), ~97% proximity; Dunn-Edwards: Pale Beach (DE6199), ~95% proximity; Farrow & Ball: Cord (No. 16), ~95% proximity. These are estimates of digital closeness on screen, not proven physical equivalence or official conversions; always compare a real sample of both.

What is the HEX code of Richmond Bisque?

The HEX code of Richmond Bisque (HC-177) is #D9C6A6, RGB 217, 198, 166. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.