Color spec
| Brand | Diamond Vogel |
| Name | Bamboo Forest |
| SKU | 0401 |
| Hex | #B3AB7D |
| RGB | 179, 171, 125 |
| HSL | 51°, 26%, 60% |
| LRV | 40 |
| Undertone | warm yellow tone |
| Family | Neutral |
About Diamond Vogel Bamboo Forest
Bamboo Forest 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 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 Forest 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
Hirshfield's
Rodda
C2 Paint
Annie Sloan
Kompozit
Similar Diamond Vogel colors
closest in the Diamond Vogel deckThe nearest shades to Bamboo Forest within Diamond Vogel'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 #B3AB7D in HSL space. Pair Bamboo Forest 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.
Diamond Vogel Bamboo Forest Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Bamboo Forest 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 Diamond Vogel 0401 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Bamboo Forest
At Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Bamboo Forest is Ryegrass (SW 6423) — very close at ΔE 2.37, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 40 vs 40) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Ryegrass swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Bamboo Forest
Behr's nearest match is Tarragon Tease (PPU9-08), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.91). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 41 vs 40) and carries a warm yellow undertone, so it substitutes for Bamboo Forest without repainting risk. See the full Tarragon Tease swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Bamboo Forest
At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Bamboo Forest is Baby Turtle (515) — very close at ΔE 3.16, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 40 vs 40) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Baby Turtle swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Bamboo Forest
Valspar has no exact twin of Bamboo Forest. The nearest is Terrarium (V059-4) at ΔE 4 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 42 vs 40). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Terrarium swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Bamboo Forest
PPG / Glidden's nearest match is Thimbleberry Leaf (PPG11-31), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.2). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 39 vs 40) and carries a warm yellow undertone, so it substitutes for Bamboo Forest without repainting risk. See the full Thimbleberry Leaf swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Bamboo Forest
At Glidden, the closest color to Bamboo Forest is Khaki Sage (50YY 39/230) — very close at ΔE 2.32, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 39 vs 40) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Khaki Sage swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Bamboo Forest
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Bamboo Forest is Fried Pickle (224-4DB) — very close at ΔE 2.71, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 38 vs 40) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Fried Pickle swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Bamboo Forest
At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Bamboo Forest is Ryegrass Seed (HGSW 2234) — very close at ΔE 2.37, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 40 vs 40) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Ryegrass Seed swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Bamboo Forest
The closest Dunn-Edwards equivalent of Bamboo Forest is Even Growth (DE5494). At ΔE 0.6 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm yellow undertone and runs slightly darker (LRV 37 vs 40). If Dunn-Edwards is your counter, order Even Growth and you'll get the same color. See the full Even Growth swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Bamboo Forest
Magnolia Home has no exact twin of Bamboo Forest. The nearest is Juniper Tree (JG-166) at ΔE 4.84 — 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 →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Bamboo Forest
The closest Hirshfield's equivalent of Bamboo Forest is Bamboo Forest (0401). At ΔE 0.8 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm yellow undertone and runs slightly darker (LRV 38 vs 40). If Hirshfield's is your counter, order Bamboo Forest and you'll get the same color. See the full Bamboo Forest swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Bamboo Forest
At Rodda, the closest color to Bamboo Forest is Heathered Herb (R050) — very close at ΔE 2.72, 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 →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Bamboo Forest
C2 Paint's nearest match is Outback (C2-669), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.73). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 41 vs 40) and carries a warm yellow undertone, so it substitutes for Bamboo Forest without repainting risk. See the full Outback swatch →
Annie Sloan Equivalent of Bamboo Forest
Annie Sloan has no exact twin of Bamboo Forest. The nearest is Versailles (VERSAILLES) at ΔE 4.34 — 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 Forest
The closest Kompozit equivalent of Bamboo Forest is Bamboo Forest (0401). At ΔE 0.8 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm yellow undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 39 vs 40). If Kompozit is your counter, order Bamboo Forest and you'll get the same color. See the full Bamboo Forest swatch →