Bamboo Leaves 3009-4 is a brown paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #BC9F60, LRV 36 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Gilded Ballroom from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #BC9F60 · 3009-4
Bamboo Leaves
36%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Bamboo Leaves Technical Profile
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Bamboo Leaves in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Bamboo Leaves in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
ValsparBamboo Leaves
Nearly identical
Benjamin MooreGilded Ballroom
Gilded Ballroom
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Gold Finch
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Botanica Gold
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Escapade Gold
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Shutter Bug
PPG
Nearly identical
Ripe Olives
Kilz
Nearly identical
Almond Toast
Behr
Very similar
Exotic Yellow
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Sand Yellow
RAL
Very similar
Flickering Gold
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Duster
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Stone .02
Colorhouse
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Bamboo Leaves
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Bamboo Leaves
#BC9F60
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A9B280
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Bamboo Leaves
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Bamboo Leaves 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 Valspar Colors
Other Valspar colors close to Bamboo Leaves.
More brown colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the brown family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Bamboo Leaves — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Bamboo Leaves have?
Bamboo Leaves by Valspar has a neutral undertone and sits in the brown color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Bamboo Leaves in your own space before committing.
What colors match Bamboo Leaves from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Bamboo Leaves are Gilded Ballroom by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Millington Gold by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Porter Ridge Tan by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Bamboo Leaves'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 Leaves?
Bamboo Leaves has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 36.3, 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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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Bamboo Leaves's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.