Color spec
| Brand | C2 Paint |
| Name | Bamboo |
| SKU | C2-875 |
| Hex | #BBA87E |
| RGB | 187, 168, 126 |
| HSL | 41°, 31%, 61% |
| LRV | 40 |
| Undertone | warm red-orange tone |
| Family | Neutral |
About C2 Paint Bamboo
Bamboo sits in the mid-range at LRV 40, 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.
Bamboo 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
16 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
Behr
Benjamin Moore
Valspar
PPG / Glidden
Glidden
Dutch Boy
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Magnolia Home
Farrow & Ball
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
Rodda
Annie Sloan
Kompozit
Similar C2 Paint colors
closest in the C2 Paint deckThe nearest shades to Bamboo within C2 Paint'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 #BBA87E in HSL space. Pair Bamboo 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.
C2 Paint Bamboo Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Bamboo 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 C2 Paint C2-875 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Bamboo
At Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Bamboo is Dusted Olive (SW 9028) — very close at ΔE 2.2, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 40 vs 40) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Dusted Olive swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Bamboo
At Behr, the closest color to Bamboo is Makrut Lime (PPU8-08A) — very close at ΔE 2.11, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 41 vs 40) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Makrut Lime swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Bamboo
Benjamin Moore's nearest match is Golden Divan (CSP-1005), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.03). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 40 vs 40) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Bamboo without repainting risk. See the full Golden Divan swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Bamboo
Valspar's nearest match is Dry Earth (6008-4A), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.13). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 40.8 vs 40) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Bamboo without repainting risk. See the full Dry Earth swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Bamboo
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Bamboo is Antiquity (PPG1093-5) — very close at ΔE 2.21, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 41 vs 40) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Antiquity swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Bamboo
Glidden's nearest match is Summerwood Gold (30YY 39/225), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.42). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 39 vs 40) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Bamboo without repainting risk. See the full Summerwood Gold swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Bamboo
Dutch Boy's nearest match is Corked Tan (320-4DB), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.8). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 41 vs 40) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Bamboo without repainting risk. See the full Corked Tan swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Bamboo
At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Bamboo is Mythic Green (HGSW 2215) — very close at ΔE 2.2, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 40 vs 40) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Mythic Green swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Bamboo
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Bamboo is Equestrian (DET661) — very close at ΔE 2.26, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 39 vs 40) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Equestrian swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Bamboo
Magnolia Home has no exact twin of Bamboo. The nearest is Juniper Tree (JG-166) at ΔE 4.45 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 39 vs 40). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Juniper Tree swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Bamboo
At Farrow & Ball, the closest color to Bamboo is Biscuit (NO. 38) — very close at ΔE 2.22, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 39 vs 40) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Biscuit swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Bamboo
The closest Diamond Vogel equivalent of Bamboo is Sassafras (0310). At ΔE 0.52 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 41 vs 40). If Diamond Vogel is your counter, order Sassafras and you'll get the same color. See the full Sassafras swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Bamboo
The closest Hirshfield's equivalent of Bamboo is Star of Gold (0323). At ΔE 0.54 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 40 vs 40). If Hirshfield's is your counter, order Star of Gold and you'll get the same color. See the full Star of Gold swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Bamboo
At Rodda, the closest color to Bamboo is Heathered Herb (R050) — very close at ΔE 3.11, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 42 vs 40) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Heathered Herb swatch →
Annie Sloan Equivalent of Bamboo
Annie Sloan has no exact twin of Bamboo. The nearest is Versailles (VERSAILLES) at ΔE 3.78 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs noticeably lighter (LRV 47 vs 40). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Versailles swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Bamboo
The closest Kompozit equivalent of Bamboo is Star of Gold (0323). At ΔE 0.54 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 40 vs 40). If Kompozit is your counter, order Star of Gold and you'll get the same color. See the full Star of Gold swatch →