NEUTRALS

Black Bamboo

#475747

RGB 71, 87, 71 · HSL 120°, 10%, 31% · CMYK 18, 0, 18, 66

Black Bamboo is #475747 in HEX — rgb(71, 87, 71), hsl(120°, 10%, 31%), cmyk(18%, 0%, 18%, 66%).

Black Bamboo pulls into the rich end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 120°, 10%, 31%. The neutral saturation makes it near-neutral and forgiving, and the hue reads cool. In interior projects it shines on main walls, trims, ceilings — versatile across nearly any style. Reads best alongside soft whites, natural wood, matte black trim, linen.

Color Codes

HEX#475747

RGB71, 87, 71

HSL120°, 10%, 31%

HSV120°, 18%, 34%

CMYK18, 0, 18, 66

Decimal4675399

CSS RGBrgb(71, 87, 71)

CSS HSLhsl(120, 10%, 31%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Black Bamboo N380-7

Exact match

Kilz

American Pine TB-69

ΔE 1.1 · #495748

Vista Paint

Pleasant Hill C-458

ΔE 2.2 · #4C594B

Sherwin-Williams

Vogue Green SW0065

ΔE 2.2 · #4B5645

PPG

Pine Forest 1134-7

ΔE 2.4 · #415241

Hallman-Lindsay

Pleasant Hill 459

ΔE 2.4 · #4D5A4C

Benjamin Moore

Chimichurri CSP-810

ΔE 2.9 · #495342

RAL

Green Grey 7009

ΔE 3 · #4D5645

Kobra

Green 38

ΔE 3 · #415448

Dunn-Edwards

Woodlawn Green DEC779

ΔE 5.2 · #405B50

Dulux

Leprechaun Green S25A8

ΔE 5.2 · #395548

Valspar

Wilderness 6009-5

ΔE 5.2 · #476151

Farrow & Ball

Studio Green 93

ΔE 9.8 · #464C49

Colorhouse

Metal .05 Metal-05

ΔE 10.5 · #535654

Dutch Boy

Ashton Grey VS-9303

ΔE 10.7 · #66665A

IKEA

IKEA148 148

ΔE 11 · #676450

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

9/100

Very Dark

0 · DarkLight · 100

Absorbs almost all light — dramatic and cocooning. Needs strong artificial lighting and works best as an accent or in well-lit rooms.

Undertone

TemperatureNeutral MasstoneGreen UndertoneBlue

A near-neutral with a subtle neutral blue undertone — it will pick up colour from surrounding surfaces and shift noticeably under different light.

Color Theory

Complementary

#475747

#574757

Analogous

#4F5747

#475747

#47574F

Triadic

#475747

#474757

#574747

Split-Complementary

#475747

#4F4757

#57474F

Tetradic

#475747

#474F57

#574757

#574F47

Monochromatic

#0B0E0B

#252D25

#475747

#6A816A

#92A592

Rectangle

#475747

#475757

#574757

#574747

Compound

#475747

#47574F

#574757

#57474F

Variations

Lighter

#677E67

#8C9E8C

#BDC6BD

Darker

#394639

#273027

#161C16

Saturation

#4D514D

#475747

#247B24

Interior Use

Best Rooms

living rooms, bedrooms, kitchens

Best Uses

main walls, trim, accents

Pairs With

soft whites, natural wood, brass, matte black trim

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

7.71:1

AAA

vs Black

2.72:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#475747

#535148

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#475747

#555549

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#475747

#495455

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Black Bamboo gets out of the way so the architecture and the people in the room do the work. The right neutral is never a default — it reads warm or cool, dusty or sharp depending on its undertone, and that undertone is what makes or breaks the room.

SymbolismBalance, sophistication, calm

PersonalityAdaptable, considered, timeless

versatileneutraltimelessbackdroptrimwall

How it looks under different light

#756E50

Warm Bulb 2700K

Incandescent / soft white LED — pulls colour toward yellow/amber.

#475747

Daylight 5500K

Midday natural light or daylight-spec LED — closest to the paint chip.

#627375

Cool Bulb 6500K

Cool white LED / overcast daylight — pulls colour toward blue.

Pairs With

#EAEBEA

Trim

Matched off-white

Same hue at 92% lightness — trim reads coordinated, not stark.

#F7F7F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

Near-white with a hint of the hero's undertone — ceiling feels intentional.

#543254

Accent

Complementary punch

Hue +180°, slightly muted for paint vs. screen — use on a door, frame, or single piece.

#574738

Floor

Walnut neutral

Warm mid-brown grounds the scheme regardless of hero hue.

Paint Info

Brand · Product Line

Benjamin Moore / Regal Select Interior

Recommended Finishes

Eggshell (walls) · Pearl (trim) · Matte (ceiling)

Eggshell hides imperfections on main walls while keeping the color rich; pearl on trim adds subtle sheen and easier cleaning; flat matte on ceilings prevents glare.

Best Surfaces

Primary walls · Cabinetry · Doors · Mouldings

Coverage & Dry Time

Typical coverage 350-400 sq ft per gallon over a primed surface.

Touch-dry in ~1 hour. Recoat after 4 hours. Full cure 7-14 days.

Primer

Standard primer is adequate.

Application Tip

Use a 9" microfiber roller on walls and a 2.5" angled sash brush for trim cuts. Two coats minimum for even depth.

Paint Calculator

Wall area (m²)

Coats

Coverage (m² / L)

You'll need

4.0 litres

1.06 US gallons · room for one touch-up coat. Buy slightly more to ensure single-batch match.

Code Snippets

CSS — color

color: #475747;

CSS — background

background-color: #475747;

CSS Variable

--color-black-bamboo: #475747;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'black-bamboo': '#475747' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#475747] text-[#475747]

SCSS

$black-bamboo: #475747;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #475747?

#475747 is Black Bamboo, a deep neutral with a cool undertone.

Is #475747 warm or cool?

Black Bamboo reads cool, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Black Bamboo?

Black Bamboo works well in living rooms, bedrooms, kitchens. Designers typically use it for main walls, trim, accents.

What colors pair well with Black Bamboo?

Black Bamboo pairs naturally with soft whites, natural wood, brass, matte black trim. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Black Bamboo?

You can download Black Bamboo on DSGN.HOUSE in 15 designer formats including CSS gradient, Figma, Procreate swatches, Tailwind config, Adobe ASE, SVG, and 4K wallpapers — all free.

What's the hex code for Black Bamboo?

The hex code is #475747. In RGB it's 71, 87, 71, and in HSL it's 120°, 10%, 31%.

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