Color spec
| Brand | Behr |
| Name | Bamboo Shoot |
| SKU | MQ6-30 |
| Hex | #BAB392 |
| RGB | 186, 179, 146 |
| HSL | 50°, 22%, 65% |
| LRV | 45 |
| Undertone | warm yellow tone |
| Family | Neutral |
About Behr Bamboo Shoot
Bamboo Shoot sits in the mid-range at LRV 45, so it shifts visibly through the day — lighter and more open in morning light, deeper and moodier after dark. Its yellow 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.
Bamboo Shoot 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 by brand
17 brands within ΔE 5The closest matches per brand by ΔE2000, computed against each brand's full deck. Only colors within ΔE 5 (close enough to substitute on a wall) are shown — brands with no real match are left off. Tap any swatch for its full single-color spec; tap the brand title to browse all neutral from that brand.
Sherwin-Williams
Benjamin Moore
Valspar
PPG / Glidden
Glidden
Dutch Boy
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Magnolia Home
Farrow & Ball
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
Rodda
C2 Paint
Portola Paints
Annie Sloan
Kompozit
Similar Behr colors
closest in the Behr deckThe nearest shades to Bamboo Shoot within Behr'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 #BAB392 in HSL space. Pair Bamboo Shoot 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.
Behr Bamboo Shoot Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Bamboo Shoot 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 Behr MQ6-30 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Bamboo Shoot
The closest Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Bamboo Shoot is Koi Pond (SW 7727). At ΔE 0.4 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm yellow undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 44 vs 45). If Sherwin-Williams is your counter, order Koi Pond and you'll get the same color. See the full Koi Pond swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Bamboo Shoot
Benjamin Moore's nearest match is Mosaic Tile (1517), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.25). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 45 vs 45) and carries a warm yellow undertone, so it substitutes for Bamboo Shoot without repainting risk. See the full Mosaic Tile swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Bamboo Shoot
Valspar's nearest match is Oakmoss (6005-3C), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.08). It runs slightly darker (LRV 43.5 vs 45) and carries a warm yellow undertone, so it substitutes for Bamboo Shoot without repainting risk. See the full Oakmoss swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Bamboo Shoot
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Bamboo Shoot is Easy (PPG1026-3) — very close at ΔE 2.07, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 45 vs 45) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Easy swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Bamboo Shoot
At Glidden, the closest color to Bamboo Shoot is Easy (PPG1026-3) — very close at ΔE 2.07, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 45 vs 45) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Easy swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Bamboo Shoot
Dutch Boy's nearest match is Speckled Shell (323-3DB), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.56). It runs slightly darker (LRV 42 vs 45) and carries a warm yellow undertone, so it substitutes for Bamboo Shoot without repainting risk. See the full Speckled Shell swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Bamboo Shoot
The closest HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Bamboo Shoot is Koi Pond (HGSW 7727). At ΔE 0.4 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm yellow undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 45 vs 45). If HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams is your counter, order Koi Pond and you'll get the same color. See the full Koi Pond swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Bamboo Shoot
Dunn-Edwards's nearest match is Flour Sack (DET632), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.94). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 44 vs 45) and carries a warm yellow undertone, so it substitutes for Bamboo Shoot without repainting risk. See the full Flour Sack swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Bamboo Shoot
Farrow & Ball's nearest match is Ball Green (NO. 75), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.67). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 45 vs 45) and carries a warm yellow undertone, so it substitutes for Bamboo Shoot without repainting risk. See the full Ball Green swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Bamboo Shoot
Diamond Vogel has no exact twin of Bamboo Shoot. The nearest is Olive Gold (0281) at ΔE 4.67 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 43 vs 45). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Olive Gold swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Bamboo Shoot
At Hirshfield's, the closest color to Bamboo Shoot is Refined (0331) — very close at ΔE 3.09, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 45 vs 45) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Refined swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Bamboo Shoot
The closest Rodda equivalent of Bamboo Shoot is Artichoke (CA160). At ΔE 0.9 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm yellow undertone and runs slightly darker (LRV 43 vs 45). If Rodda is your counter, order Artichoke and you'll get the same color. See the full Artichoke swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Bamboo Shoot
C2 Paint's nearest match is Serendipity (C2-668), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.53). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 44 vs 45) and carries a warm yellow undertone, so it substitutes for Bamboo Shoot without repainting risk. See the full Serendipity swatch →
Portola Paints Equivalent of Bamboo Shoot
At Portola Paints, the closest color to Bamboo Shoot is Tikal (TIKAL) — very close at ΔE 2.75, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 46 vs 45) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Tikal swatch →
Annie Sloan Equivalent of Bamboo Shoot
Annie Sloan has no exact twin of Bamboo Shoot. The nearest is Versailles (VERSAILLES) at ΔE 3.92 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 47 vs 45). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Versailles swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Bamboo Shoot
At Kompozit, the closest color to Bamboo Shoot is Refined (0331) — very close at ΔE 3.09, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 45 vs 45) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Refined swatch →