Color spec
| Brand | Glidden |
| Name | Mocha Bisque |
| SKU | 90YR 49/085 |
| Hex | #C9B9AE |
| RGB | 201, 185, 174 |
| HSL | 24°, 20%, 74% |
| LRV | 49 |
| Undertone | red-orange / warm |
| Family | Neutral |
About Glidden Mocha Bisque
Mocha Bisque sits in the mid-range at LRV 49, so it shifts visibly through the day — lighter and more open in morning light, deeper and moodier after dark. Its orange undertone is the part to watch: it gets picked up by whatever sits next to it, so test it against your trim, floor and the room's main light before committing. South-facing rooms will pull it lighter and warmer, while north light cools it down.
Mocha Bisque is versatile enough for full rooms but has enough depth to anchor a space, so it suits living rooms, bedrooms and cabinetry alike. Greige-leaning neutrals like this are the safe whole-home choice when you want warmth without committing to a color.
Closest matches at every US brand
20 brands · top 5 each5 closest matches per brand by ΔE2000, computed against each brand's full deck. Tap any swatch for its full single-color spec; tap the brand title to browse all neutral from that brand.
Sherwin-Williams
Behr
Benjamin Moore
Valspar
PPG / Glidden
Dutch Boy
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Magnolia Home
Farrow & Ball
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
Rodda
C2 Paint
Clare
Portola Paints
Annie Sloan
Backdrop
Rust-Oleum
Kompozit
Similar Glidden colors
closest in the Glidden deckThe nearest shades to Mocha Bisque within Glidden's own range, ranked by perceptual color distance — useful when you want the same look a touch lighter, darker, or warmer.
Coordinated palette
Generated by hue-rotating #C9B9AE in HSL space. Pair Mocha Bisque with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.
Accessibility (WCAG contrast)
WCAG 2.1: AA = 4.5:1 normal text · AA Large = 3:1 large text · AAA = 7:1 normal text.
Glidden Mocha Bisque Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Mocha Bisque from a different paint counter? Below is the single closest color in each major US deck and how close it really is. Remember that any paint store can also custom-tint Glidden 90YR 49/085 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Mocha Bisque
Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Bona Fide Beige (SW 6065), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.32). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 50 vs 49) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Mocha Bisque without repainting risk. See the full Bona Fide Beige swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Mocha Bisque
The closest Behr equivalent of Mocha Bisque is Armadillo (N230-3). At ΔE 0 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 50 vs 49). If Behr is your counter, order Armadillo and you'll get the same color. See the full Armadillo swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Mocha Bisque
Benjamin Moore's nearest match is Meadow Pink (1011), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.2). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 51 vs 49) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Mocha Bisque without repainting risk. See the full Meadow Pink swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Mocha Bisque
Valspar's nearest match is Dust Bunny (2005-10B), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.26). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 50.7 vs 49) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Mocha Bisque without repainting risk. See the full Dust Bunny swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Mocha Bisque
PPG / Glidden's nearest match is Grey Mauve (PPG18-03), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.34). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 50 vs 49) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Mocha Bisque without repainting risk. See the full Grey Mauve swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Mocha Bisque
Dutch Boy has no exact twin of Mocha Bisque. The nearest is Dusky Trail (407-2DB) at ΔE 4.43 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 52 vs 49). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Dusky Trail swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Mocha Bisque
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Social Call (HGSW 3066), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.32). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 50 vs 49) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Mocha Bisque without repainting risk. See the full Social Call swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Mocha Bisque
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Mocha Bisque is Chocolate Milk (DE6059) — very close at ΔE 2.89, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 46 vs 49) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Chocolate Milk swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Mocha Bisque
At Magnolia Home, the closest color to Mocha Bisque is Cinnamon Sugar (JG-133) — very close at ΔE 2.13, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 51 vs 49) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Cinnamon Sugar swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Mocha Bisque
Farrow & Ball has no exact twin of Mocha Bisque. The nearest is Pink Drab (NO. 207) at ΔE 3.8 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 49 vs 49). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Pink Drab swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Mocha Bisque
Diamond Vogel has no exact twin of Mocha Bisque. The nearest is Thistle Gray (0197) at ΔE 4.22 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 49 vs 49). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Thistle Gray swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Mocha Bisque
At Hirshfield's, the closest color to Mocha Bisque is Baguette (0188) — very close at ΔE 2.25, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 52 vs 49) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Baguette swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Mocha Bisque
Rodda has no exact twin of Mocha Bisque. The nearest is Sand (CA036) at ΔE 3.77 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 50 vs 49). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Sand swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Mocha Bisque
At C2 Paint, the closest color to Mocha Bisque is Cappuccino Froth (C2-784) — very close at ΔE 2.61, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 50 vs 49) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Cappuccino Froth swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Mocha Bisque
At Clare, the closest color to Mocha Bisque is Greige (PNT100-LT-13) — very close at ΔE 2.95, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 49 vs 49) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Greige swatch →
Portola Paints Equivalent of Mocha Bisque
Portola Paints doesn't make a true equivalent of Mocha Bisque — the nearest deck color, Piano Room (PIANO ROOM), is clearly different (ΔE 6.16). For an exact match, any Portola Paints retailer can custom-tint Glidden 90YR 49/085 instead. See the full Piano Room swatch →
Annie Sloan Equivalent of Mocha Bisque
Annie Sloan has no exact twin of Mocha Bisque. The nearest is Paloma (PALOMA) at ΔE 4.64 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 47 vs 49). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Paloma swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Mocha Bisque
Backdrop doesn't make a true equivalent of Mocha Bisque — the nearest deck color, Boy Meets Girl (BD-BG), is clearly different (ΔE 8.38). For an exact match, any Backdrop retailer can custom-tint Glidden 90YR 49/085 instead. See the full Boy Meets Girl swatch →
Rust-Oleum Equivalent of Mocha Bisque
Rust-Oleum doesn't make a true equivalent of Mocha Bisque — the nearest deck color, Aged Gray (285143), is clearly different (ΔE 10.3). For an exact match, any Rust-Oleum retailer can custom-tint Glidden 90YR 49/085 instead. See the full Aged Gray swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Mocha Bisque
At Kompozit, the closest color to Mocha Bisque is Baguette (0188) — very close at ΔE 2.25, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 51 vs 49) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Baguette swatch →