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Bamboo Forest

39%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
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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.

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Bamboo Forest Technical Profile

HEX Code#B1A979
RGB177, 169, 121
LRV39.1
UndertoneNeutral
Color Familyyellow
BrandHirshfield's

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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

Living room with applied paint colors

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

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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

Base

Bamboo Forest

Complement

Venture Violet

Bamboo Forest Room Palettes

Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Walls

Metro

Trim

Sugar Dust

Accent

This Color

Pop

Bugle Boy

Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

Metal Flake

Trim

Sugar Dust

Accent

This Color

Pop

Plum Preserve

Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

Diamond Stud

Trim

Sugar Dust

Accent

This Color

Pop

Capri Isle

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

Similar Hirshfield's Colors

Other Hirshfield's colors close to Bamboo Forest.

Star of Gold

Hirshfield's · 0323

#BAA87D

Crack Willow

Hirshfield's · 0395

#B0A470

Goldie Oldie

Hirshfield's · 0387

#BAAD75

Rich Reward

Hirshfield's · 0302

#B9A37F

Highlight

Hirshfield's · 0275

#BBA583

Season Finale

Hirshfield's · 0267

#BEA27B

More yellow colors from other brands

Cross-brand colors in the yellow family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.

White Beach

Dunn-Edwards · DE5371

#FFF6D9

Ivory Keys

Behr · T16-17

#F3F1E7

Mount Olive

Vista Paint · 0382

#706747

Parakeet

Sherwin-Williams · 6711

#B4B05A

Leaf .01

Colorhouse · Leaf-01

#D2D1AD

Milk And Honey

Kilz · LE190-01

#F6F1DE

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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