Bamboo 1111-2 is a yellow paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #E3DEC6, LRV 73 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Misty Air from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #E3DEC6 · 1111-2
Bamboo
73%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Bamboo Technical Profile
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Bamboo in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Bamboo in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
PPGBamboo
Nearly identical
Benjamin MooreMisty Air
Misty Air
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
New Growth
Valspar
Nearly identical
Antique White 1823
Behr
Nearly identical
Air .03
Colorhouse
Nearly identical
Ionic Ivory
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Pancake Batter
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Au Natural
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Green Lacewing
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Mission Hills
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Dried Lichen
Kilz
Nearly identical
Shadow White
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Oyster White
RAL
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Bamboo
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Bamboo
#E3DEC6
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A0AE84
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Bamboo
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
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 PPG Colors
Other PPG colors close to 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.
Bamboo — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Bamboo have?
Bamboo by PPG 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 in your own space before committing.
What colors match Bamboo from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Bamboo are Misty Air by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Pebble Rock by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), New Growth by Valspar (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Bamboo'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?
Bamboo has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 72.7, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a light, reflective color that bounces plenty of light back into a room — well-suited to north-facing spaces, hallways, and smaller rooms that need to feel brighter.
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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's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.