Bamboo Forest 0401 is a yellow paint color from Hirshfield's. It has a hex value of #B1A979, LRV 39 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Even Growth from Dunn-Edwards (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #B1A979 · 0401
Bamboo Forest
39%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Bamboo Forest Technical Profile
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Bamboo Forest in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Bamboo Forest in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Hirshfield'sBamboo Forest
Nearly identical
Dunn-EdwardsEven Growth
Even Growth
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Bamboo Forest
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Thimbleberry Leaf
PPG
Nearly identical
Natchez Moss
Behr
Nearly identical
Fried Pickle
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Ryegrass
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Gentle Pasture
Valspar
Very similar
Ivy Lane
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Zucchini Garden
Kilz
Very similar
Beige
RAL
Very similar
Leaf .04
Colorhouse
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Bamboo Forest
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Bamboo Forest
#B1A979
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#9FAD85
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Bamboo Forest
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Bamboo Forest 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 Hirshfield's Colors
Other Hirshfield's colors close to Bamboo Forest.
More yellow colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the yellow family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Bamboo Forest — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Bamboo Forest have?
Bamboo Forest by Hirshfield's has a neutral undertone and sits in the yellow color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Bamboo Forest in your own space before committing.
What colors match Bamboo Forest from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Bamboo Forest are Even Growth by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Bamboo Forest by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Thimbleberry Leaf by PPG (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Bamboo Forest's look from a brand your local store carries. Confirm with a physical sample, since sheen and lighting shift the final result.
What is the LRV of Bamboo Forest?
Bamboo Forest has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 39.1, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-depth color with real presence — strong on accent walls, libraries, and rooms with good natural light.
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Bamboo Forest's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.