Color spec
| Brand | Sherwin-Williams |
| Name | Bamboo Shoot |
| SKU | SW 7733 |
| Hex | #B3A479 |
| RGB | 179, 164, 121 |
| HSL | 44°, 28%, 59% |
| LRV | 38 |
| Undertone | warm red-orange tone |
| Family | Neutral |
About Sherwin-Williams Bamboo Shoot
Bamboo Shoot 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 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 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
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.
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
C2 Paint
Annie Sloan
Kompozit
Similar Sherwin-Williams colors
closest in the Sherwin-Williams deckThe nearest shades to Bamboo Shoot within Sherwin-Williams'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 #B3A479 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.
Sherwin-Williams 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 Sherwin-Williams SW 7733 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Behr Equivalent of Bamboo Shoot
The closest Behr equivalent of Bamboo Shoot is Green Fig (PMD-101). At ΔE 0.79 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 Behr is your counter, order Green Fig and you'll get the same color. See the full Green Fig swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Bamboo Shoot
At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Bamboo Shoot is Rattan (AF-375) — very close at ΔE 2.62, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 38 vs 38) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Rattan swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Bamboo Shoot
At Valspar, the closest color to Bamboo Shoot is Geek Chic (P022) — very close at ΔE 3.16, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 36.2 vs 38) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Geek Chic swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Bamboo Shoot
PPG / Glidden's nearest match is Sailor's Knot (PPG1100-4), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.74). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 39 vs 38) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Bamboo Shoot without repainting risk. See the full Sailor's Knot swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Bamboo Shoot
At Glidden, the closest color to Bamboo Shoot is Tarnished Gold Heirloom (45YY 36/196) — very close at ΔE 2.31, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 36 vs 38) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Tarnished Gold Heirloom swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Bamboo Shoot
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Bamboo Shoot is Yellow Sage (323-4DB) — very close at ΔE 2.45, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 36 vs 38) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Yellow Sage swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Bamboo Shoot
At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Bamboo Shoot is Balanced Tan (HGSW 3194) — very close at ΔE 3.17, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 39 vs 38) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Balanced Tan swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Bamboo Shoot
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Bamboo Shoot is Paper Sack (DE6173) — very close at ΔE 2.89, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 34 vs 38) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Paper Sack swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Bamboo Shoot
Magnolia Home has no exact twin of Bamboo Shoot. The nearest is Juniper Tree (JG-166) at ΔE 3.99 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 39 vs 38). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Juniper Tree swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Bamboo Shoot
Farrow & Ball has no exact twin of Bamboo Shoot. The nearest is Biscuit (NO. 38) at ΔE 3.78 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 39 vs 38). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Biscuit swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Bamboo Shoot
At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Bamboo Shoot is Vintage Gold (0282) — very close at ΔE 3.37, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 37 vs 38) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Vintage Gold swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Bamboo Shoot
At Hirshfield's, the closest color to Bamboo Shoot is Sassafras (0310) — very close at ΔE 2.83, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 39 vs 38) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Sassafras swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Bamboo Shoot
Rodda has no exact twin of Bamboo Shoot. The nearest is Lentil (CA161) at ΔE 4.78 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 38 vs 38). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Lentil swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Bamboo Shoot
At C2 Paint, the closest color to Bamboo Shoot is Garbanzo (C2-843) — very close at ΔE 2.59, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 38 vs 38) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Garbanzo swatch →
Annie Sloan Equivalent of Bamboo Shoot
Annie Sloan has no exact twin of Bamboo Shoot. The nearest is Chateau Grey (CHATEAU GREY) at ΔE 4.05 — 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 →
Kompozit Equivalent of Bamboo Shoot
At Kompozit, the closest color to Bamboo Shoot is Sassafras (0310) — very close at ΔE 2.83, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 38 vs 38) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Sassafras swatch →