Ref. #93A462 · PPU10-04
New Bamboo
34%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
New Bamboo Technical Profile
What color is New Bamboo? It's a medium cool green with the hex code #93A462. Colors similar to New Bamboo include Kilz Vitality, Valspar Mardi Gras Green, Valspar Emerald Isle. New Bamboo has a cool (green) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. Its LRV of 34 gives New Bamboo 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 New Bamboo
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With New Bamboo
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
New Bamboo
#93A462
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#8EAD85
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for New Bamboo
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
New 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 New Bamboo.
More green colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the green family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
New Bamboo — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does New Bamboo have?
New Bamboo by Behr has a cool (green) undertone and belongs to the green color family.
What colors match New Bamboo from other brands?
The closest matches are Vitality by Kilz (#92A15F), Mardi Gras Green by Valspar (#93AB64), Emerald Isle by Valspar (#9AA56D). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of New Bamboo?
New Bamboo has an LRV of 33.6, 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 New Bamboo's cool (green) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.