BROWNS

Eastern Bamboo

#5E5D3D

RGB 94, 93, 61 · HSL 58°, 21%, 30% · CMYK 0, 1, 35, 63

Eastern Bamboo is #5E5D3D in HEX — rgb(94, 93, 61), hsl(58°, 21%, 30%), cmyk(0%, 1%, 35%, 63%).

Eastern Bamboo pulls into the rich end of the browns spectrum — HSL 58°, 21%, 30%. The muted saturation makes it quiet but present, and the hue reads warm. In interior projects it shines on trim, cabinetry, leather goods, wood accents — for warmth and weight. Reads best alongside cream walls, off-white linen, brass, soft black.

Color Codes

HEX#5E5D3D

RGB94, 93, 61

HSL58°, 21%, 30%

HSV58°, 35%, 37%

CMYK0, 1, 35, 63

Decimal6184253

CSS RGBrgb(94, 93, 61)

CSS HSLhsl(58, 21%, 30%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Eastern Bamboo PPU9-25

ΔE 0.6 · #5E5D3E

Vista Paint

African Queen C-374

ΔE 2 · #625D3E

Dulux

Glossy Olive S19A8

ΔE 2.3 · #636240

Benjamin Moore

Palmer CW-475

ΔE 2.4 · #605E3A

Valspar

Summer's End 6005-4C

ΔE 3.2 · #676443

Hallman-Lindsay

African Queen 375

ΔE 3.4 · #645E42

PPG

Olive Green 1113-7

ΔE 4.1 · #5D583E

Colorhouse

Glass .06 Glass-06

ΔE 4.2 · #696346

Sherwin-Williams

Palm Leaf SW7735

ΔE 5 · #635936

Farrow & Ball

Bancha 298

ΔE 5.4 · #686A47

Kilz

Anchorage Jacket LF110-02

ΔE 5.9 · #6F6A49

Dunn-Edwards

Olive Court DEA174

ΔE 6.5 · #5F5D48

IKEA

IKEA148 148

ΔE 8 · #676450

RAL

Reed Green 6013

ΔE 9 · #6C7156

Kobra

Green 37

ΔE 10.4 · #515545

Dutch Boy

Ashton Grey VS-9303

ΔE 12.8 · #66665A

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

11/100

Dark

0 · DarkLight · 100

Soaks up light and feels moody and intimate. Great for studies, dining rooms and accent walls; pair with ample lighting.

Undertone

TemperatureWarm MasstoneYellow UndertoneGreen

Reads as a warm yellow with a green undertone showing through, especially in daylight. Pair trim and adjacent colours to either calm or amplify that undertone.

Color Theory

Complementary

#5E5D3D

#3C3E5D

Analogous

#5D4B3C

#5E5D3D

#4E5D3C

Triadic

#5E5D3D

#3C5D5B

#5B3C5D

Split-Complementary

#5E5D3D

#3C4E5D

#4B3C5D

Tetradic

#5E5D3D

#3C5D4B

#3C3E5D

#5D3C4E

Monochromatic

#0F0F0A

#2E2E1E

#5E5D3D

#8B895B

#AEAD84

Rectangle

#5E5D3D

#3E5D3C

#3C3E5D

#5B3C5D

Compound

#5E5D3D

#4E5D3C

#3C3E5D

#4B3C5D

Variations

Lighter

#888659

#A7A681

#CAC9B7

Darker

#4B4A30

#343320

#1E1E13

Saturation

#515148

#5D5B3C

#7B781E

Interior Use

Best Rooms

living rooms, libraries, dens

Best Uses

trim, cabinetry, leather goods, wood accents

Pairs With

cream walls, off-white linen, brass, soft black

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

6.75:1

vs Black

3.11:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#5E5D3D

#615B3E

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#5E5D3D

#5D5D42

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#5E5D3D

#60595C

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Grounded · Earthy

Eastern Bamboo grounds a scheme — it gives the eye a place to rest and frames brighter colors around it. Use it on trim, cabinetry, leather goods, and structural wood elements; for walls it works in libraries and dens that want gravity.

SymbolismStability, comfort, tradition

PersonalityReliable, warm, considered

earthywarmlibrarytrimcabinetrygrounded

How it looks under different light

#867249

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#5E5D3D

Daylight 5500K

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

#73776D

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EBEBEA

Trim

Matched off-white

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

#F8F7F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

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

#313251

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: #5E5D3D;

CSS — background

background-color: #5E5D3D;

CSS Variable

--color-eastern-bamboo: #5E5D3D;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'eastern-bamboo': '#5E5D3D' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#5E5D3D] text-[#5E5D3D]

SCSS

$eastern-bamboo: #5E5D3D;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #5E5D3D?

#5E5D3D is Eastern Bamboo, a deep brown with a warm undertone.

Is #5E5D3D warm or cool?

Eastern Bamboo reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Eastern Bamboo?

Eastern Bamboo works well in living rooms, libraries, dens. Designers typically use it for trim, cabinetry, leather goods, wood accents.

What colors pair well with Eastern Bamboo?

Eastern Bamboo pairs naturally with cream walls, off-white linen, brass, soft black. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Eastern Bamboo?

You can download Eastern 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 Eastern Bamboo?

The hex code is #5E5D3D. In RGB it's 94, 93, 61, and in HSL it's 58°, 21%, 30%.

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