Ref. #8AD900 · 410B-7
Bamboo Leaf
39%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
Bamboo Leaf Technical Profile
What color is Bamboo Leaf? It's a medium cool green with the hex code #8AD900. Bamboo Leaf has a cool (green) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. Its LRV of 39 gives Bamboo Leaf depth without going dark, which makes it a strong choice for accent walls, libraries, and rooms with abundant natural light. Pair it with off-whites like Simply White, walnut or rift-cut oak floors, and mixed metals — brass for warmth, matte black for grounding. Terracotta and rust accents add warm contrast. Greens shift the most under different light. 2700K warms them toward olive or yellow-green; 4000K daylight reveals their true tone. Bluer greens especially benefit from north-facing daylight.
Colors Similar to Bamboo Leaf
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Temptations
Dutch Boy
Visible difference
Burst of Lime
Vista Paint
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Malachy Green
Benjamin Moore
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Citrus Leaf
Dunn-Edwards
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Martian
Valspar
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Mojo
PPG
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Limonlima
MPC
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Electric Lime
Sherwin-Williams
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Bamboo Leaf
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Bamboo Leaf
#8AD900
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#51CF3D
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Bamboo Leaf
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Bamboo Leaf Room Palettes
Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Warm & Inviting
Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable
Cool & Calm
Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful
Bold Contrast
Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking
Similar Behr Colors
Other Behr colors close to Bamboo Leaf.
More green colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the green family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Bamboo Leaf — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Bamboo Leaf have?
Bamboo Leaf by Behr has a cool (green) undertone and belongs to the green color family.
What colors match Bamboo Leaf from other brands?
The closest matches are Temptations by Dutch Boy (#A3CD39), Burst of Lime by Vista Paint (#AFD54F), Malachy Green by Benjamin Moore (#96CC55). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Bamboo Leaf?
Bamboo Leaf has an LRV of 39.0, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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Related Reading
How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
The science behind Delta E and CIEDE2000 — find a Behr equivalent of any Sherwin-Williams shade, or a Benjamin Moore alternative when your store is out of stock.
Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Bamboo Leaf's cool (green) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.