Color spec
| Brand | Hirshfield's |
| Name | Bamboo Forest |
| SKU | 0401 |
| Hex | #B1A979 |
| RGB | 177, 169, 121 |
| HSL | 51°, 26%, 58% |
| LRV | 38 |
| Undertone | yellow / warm |
| Family | Neutral |
About Hirshfield's Bamboo Forest
Bamboo Forest sits in the mid-range at LRV 38, 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 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
Glidden
Dutch Boy
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Magnolia Home
Farrow & Ball
Diamond Vogel
Rodda
C2 Paint
Clare
Portola Paints
Annie Sloan
Backdrop
Rust-Oleum
Kompozit
Similar Hirshfield's colors
closest in the Hirshfield's deckThe nearest shades to Bamboo Forest within Hirshfield's'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 #B1A979 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.
Hirshfield's 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 Hirshfield's 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 2.22, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 40 vs 38) 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 Natchez Moss (PPU9-05), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.65). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 38 vs 38) and carries a warm yellow undertone, so it substitutes for Bamboo Forest without repainting risk. See the full Natchez Moss swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Bamboo Forest
Benjamin Moore has no exact twin of Bamboo Forest. The nearest is Golden Divan (CSP-1005) at ΔE 4.55 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 40 vs 38). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Golden Divan swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Bamboo Forest
Valspar has no exact twin of Bamboo Forest. The nearest is Desert Grass (3008-7C) at ΔE 4.27 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 40.5 vs 38). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Desert Grass swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Bamboo Forest
PPG / Glidden's nearest match is Thimbleberry Leaf (PPG11-31), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.42). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 39 vs 38) 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
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 38) and carries a warm yellow undertone, so it substitutes for Bamboo Forest without repainting risk. See the full Thimbleberry Leaf 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 2.01, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 38 vs 38) 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 2.22, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 40 vs 38) 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 0.29 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm yellow undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 37 vs 38). 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 doesn't make a true equivalent of Bamboo Forest — the nearest deck color, Juniper Tree (JG-166), is clearly different (ΔE 5.27). For an exact match, any Magnolia Home retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 0401 instead. See the full Juniper Tree swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Bamboo Forest
Farrow & Ball doesn't make a true equivalent of Bamboo Forest — the nearest deck color, Biscuit (NO. 38), is clearly different (ΔE 6.7). For an exact match, any Farrow & Ball retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 0401 instead. See the full Biscuit swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Bamboo Forest
Diamond Vogel's nearest match is Crack Willow (0395), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.15). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 39 vs 38) and carries a warm yellow undertone, so it substitutes for Bamboo Forest without repainting risk. See the full Crack Willow swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Bamboo Forest
At Rodda, the closest color to Bamboo Forest is Heathered Herb (R050) — very close at ΔE 2.78, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 42 vs 38) 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
At C2 Paint, the closest color to Bamboo Forest is Outback (C2-669) — very close at ΔE 2.35, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 41 vs 38) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Outback swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Bamboo Forest
Clare doesn't make a true equivalent of Bamboo Forest — the nearest deck color, Extra Virgin (PNT100-MD-64), is clearly different (ΔE 5.45). For an exact match, any Clare retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 0401 instead. See the full Extra Virgin swatch →
Portola Paints Equivalent of Bamboo Forest
Portola Paints doesn't make a true equivalent of Bamboo Forest — the nearest deck color, Boondocks (BOONDOCKS), is clearly different (ΔE 9.38). For an exact match, any Portola Paints retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 0401 instead. See the full Boondocks swatch →
Annie Sloan Equivalent of Bamboo Forest
Annie Sloan has no exact twin of Bamboo Forest. The nearest is Chateau Grey (CHATEAU GREY) at ΔE 4.69 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 33 vs 38). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Chateau Grey swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Bamboo Forest
Backdrop doesn't make a true equivalent of Bamboo Forest — the nearest deck color, Le Freak (BD-LF), is clearly different (ΔE 9.45). For an exact match, any Backdrop retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 0401 instead. See the full Le Freak swatch →
Rust-Oleum Equivalent of Bamboo Forest
Rust-Oleum doesn't make a true equivalent of Bamboo Forest — the nearest deck color, Tate Green (371674), is clearly different (ΔE 7.78). For an exact match, any Rust-Oleum retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 0401 instead. See the full Tate Green swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Bamboo Forest
The closest Kompozit equivalent of Bamboo Forest is Bamboo Forest (0401). At ΔE 0 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm yellow undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 39 vs 38). If Kompozit is your counter, order Bamboo Forest and you'll get the same color. See the full Bamboo Forest swatch →