Ref. #5E5D3E · PPU9-25
Eastern Bamboo
11%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
Eastern Bamboo Technical Profile
What color is Eastern Bamboo? It's a dark cool yellow with the hex code #5E5D3E. Colors similar to Eastern Bamboo include Benjamin Moore Palmer Green, Vista Paint African Queen, Valspar Herb Garland. Eastern Bamboo has a cool (green) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. With an LRV of 11, Eastern Bamboo creates a dramatic, enveloping mood — best on accent walls, dining rooms, and intimate spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light. Pair it with crisp whites like Pure White for trim, oak or maple woods, and brass hardware. Navy or deep teal accents balance the brightness without competing for attention. Under 2700K warm bulbs Eastern Bamboo reads more golden or buttery. Under 4000K daylight bulbs it stays truer to the chip, though saturated yellows can edge toward green in mixed light.
Colors Similar to Eastern Bamboo
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Eastern Bamboo
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Eastern Bamboo
#5E5D3E
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#697C53
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Eastern Bamboo
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Eastern Bamboo 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 Eastern Bamboo.
More yellow colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the yellow family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Eastern Bamboo — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Eastern Bamboo have?
Eastern Bamboo by Behr has a cool (green) undertone and belongs to the yellow color family.
What colors match Eastern Bamboo from other brands?
The closest matches are Palmer Green by Benjamin Moore (#605E3A), African Queen by Vista Paint (#625D3E), Herb Garland by Valspar (#5F5F46). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Eastern Bamboo?
Eastern Bamboo has an LRV of 10.6, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
Explore More with Eastern Bamboo
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 Eastern Bamboo's cool (green) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.