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Bamboo Yellow

#AE884B

RGB 174, 136, 75 · HSL 37°, 40%, 49% · CMYK 0, 22, 57, 32

Bamboo Yellow is #AE884B in HEX — rgb(174, 136, 75), hsl(37°, 40%, 49%), cmyk(0%, 22%, 57%, 32%).

Bamboo Yellow pulls into the mid-tone end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 37°, 40%, 49%. The muted saturation makes it quiet but present, and the hue reads warm. In interior projects it shines on main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces, particularly within kitchens, living rooms, dining rooms. Reads best alongside cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta tile, brass.

Color Codes

HEX#AE884B

RGB174, 136, 75

HSL37°, 40%, 49%

HSV37°, 57%, 68%

CMYK0, 22, 57, 32

Decimal11438155

CSS RGBrgb(174, 136, 75)

CSS HSLhsl(37, 40%, 49%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Hallman-Lindsay

Golden Cadillac 879

ΔE 1.2 · #AC864B

Benjamin Moore

Goldenhurst 196

ΔE 1.6 · #B1884A

Vista Paint

Golden Cadillac C-878

ΔE 1.6 · #AA8647

Dunn-Edwards

Walnut Shell DE5363

ΔE 2.3 · #AA8344

Valspar

Mixed Potpourri 3010-4

ΔE 2.8 · #B18A52

PPG

Pumpkin Spice 16-13

ΔE 3.1 · #AC854E

Behr

Rice Curry MQ4-9

ΔE 3.2 · #B3874E

Kilz

Apple Butter LE290-02

ΔE 3.2 · #A9864E

Dulux

Gold Dust S15E8

ΔE 4.3 · #A47D3F

Sherwin-Williams

Chamois SW6131

ΔE 5.2 · #AD8451

IKEA

IKEA157 157

ΔE 6.8 · #B7975E

Colorhouse

Grain .07 Grain-07

ΔE 9.2 · #AF8A3A

Farrow & Ball

India Yellow 66

ΔE 9.9 · #CB9E59

RAL

Sand Yellow 1002

ΔE 11.3 · #C6A664

Kobra

Yellow 11

ΔE 14.5 · #B97D31

Dutch Boy

Tasty Tan VS-9201

ΔE 16.7 · #E4A467

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

27/100

Medium

0 · DarkLight · 100

Balanced reflectance — holds colour without washing out. Versatile for most rooms and the most forgiving range for true-to-chip results.

Undertone

TemperatureWarm MasstoneOrange UndertoneYellow

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

Color Theory

Complementary

#AE884B

#4B71AF

Analogous

#AF574B

#AE884B

#A3AF4B

Triadic

#AE884B

#4BAF89

#894BAF

Split-Complementary

#AE884B

#4BA3AF

#574BAF

Tetradic

#AE884B

#4BAF57

#4B71AF

#AF4BA3

Monochromatic

#44351D

#795F34

#AE884B

#C8AC7E

#DFCEB4

Rectangle

#AE884B

#71AF4B

#4B71AF

#894BAF

Compound

#AE884B

#A3AF4B

#4B71AF

#574BAF

Variations

Lighter

#C1A16D

#CCB796

#DED4C5

Darker

#8E6E3A

#634C26

#3A2C16

Saturation

#8C806E

#AF894B

#D49125

Interior Use

Best Rooms

kitchens, living rooms, dining rooms

Best Uses

main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces

Pairs With

cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta tile, brass

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

3.27:1

AA Large

vs Black

6.42:1

Deuteranopia

#AE884B

#9F934A

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#AE884B

#8F8F56

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#AE884B

#B08288

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Bamboo Yellow reads warm and lived-in — orange-leaning tones invite conversation and slow the room down without dulling it. They flatter wood, linen, and brass, and they brighten north-facing rooms that otherwise tip cold.

SymbolismCreativity, hospitality, harvest

PersonalityFriendly, optimistic, grounded

warmthhospitalitycreativitycomfortsocialearthy

How it looks under different light

#C29353

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#AE884B

Daylight 5500K

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

#AF9878

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECEBE9

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.

#46628E

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: #AE884B;

CSS — background

background-color: #AE884B;

CSS Variable

--color-bamboo-yellow: #AE884B;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'bamboo-yellow': '#AE884B' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#AE884B] text-[#AE884B]

SCSS

$bamboo-yellow: #AE884B;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #AE884B?

#AE884B is Bamboo Yellow, a mid-tone orange with a warm undertone.

Is #AE884B warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Bamboo Yellow?

Bamboo Yellow works well in kitchens, living rooms, dining rooms. Designers typically use it for main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces.

What colors pair well with Bamboo Yellow?

Bamboo Yellow pairs naturally with cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta tile, brass. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Bamboo Yellow?

You can download Bamboo Yellow 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 Bamboo Yellow?

The hex code is #AE884B. In RGB it's 174, 136, 75, and in HSL it's 37°, 40%, 49%.

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