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Bamboo Forest

#B1A979

RGB 177, 169, 121 · HSL 51°, 26%, 58% · CMYK 0, 5, 32, 31

Bamboo Forest is #B1A979 in HEX — rgb(177, 169, 121), hsl(51°, 26%, 58%), cmyk(0%, 5%, 32%, 31%).

Bamboo Forest pulls into the mid-tone end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 51°, 26%, 58%. The muted saturation makes it quiet but present, and the hue reads warm. In interior projects it shines on kitchens, breakfast nooks, kids' rooms, accent walls — bringing sunlight indoors. Reads best alongside white trim, natural linen, light oak, brushed brass.

Color Codes

HEX#B1A979

RGB177, 169, 121

HSL51°, 26%, 58%

HSV51°, 32%, 69%

CMYK0, 5, 32, 31

Decimal11643257

CSS RGBrgb(177, 169, 121)

CSS HSLhsl(51, 26%, 58%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Hallman-Lindsay

Bamboo Forest 401

Exact match

Dunn-Edwards

Even Growth DE5494

ΔE 0.4 · #B2AA7A

Vista Paint

Bamboo Forest C-400

ΔE 0.7 · #B0A877

PPG

Thimbleberry Leaf 11-31

ΔE 2.3 · #AFA97D

Sherwin-Williams

Ryegrass SW6423

ΔE 2.7 · #AEAC7A

Valspar

Throw Rug 6006-6A

ΔE 3 · #A7A373

Behr

Natchez Moss PPU9-5

ΔE 3.5 · #B1A771

Kilz

Zucchini Garden LF130-01

ΔE 3.5 · #B3A477

Dulux

Water Reed S17D4

ΔE 3.8 · #B0A980

Benjamin Moore

Ivy 523

ΔE 4.4 · #B5B186

RAL

Beige 1001

ΔE 6.8 · #C2B078

Colorhouse

Leaf .02 Leaf-02

ΔE 7 · #C1B98F

Farrow & Ball

Churlish Green 251

ΔE 8.9 · #C8BD83

Kobra

Beige 05

ΔE 9.8 · #D0C092

Dutch Boy

Tan Hide DCP-0261

ΔE 10 · #B29B79

IKEA

IKEA078 78

ΔE 10.4 · #9CAD7F

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

39/100

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 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

#B1A979

#7880B0

Analogous

#B08C78

#B1A979

#9CB078

Triadic

#B1A979

#78B0A7

#A778B0

Split-Complementary

#B1A979

#789CB0

#8C78B0

Tetradic

#B1A979

#78B08C

#7880B0

#B0789C

Monochromatic

#5A5435

#8A8251

#B1A979

#CCC7A8

#E8E6D8

Rectangle

#B1A979

#80B078

#7880B0

#A778B0

Compound

#B1A979

#9CB078

#7880B0

#8C78B0

Variations

Lighter

#C0B993

#CDC9B1

#E0DED3

Darker

#978D56

#69623A

#3D3921

Saturation

#9C9A8C

#B0A778

#D7C350

Interior Use

Best Rooms

kitchens, breakfast nooks, kids' rooms

Best Uses

accent walls, ceilings, cabinetry highlights

Pairs With

white trim, natural linen, light oak, brushed brass

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

2.38:1

Fail

vs Black

8.82:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#B1A979

#B2A87A

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#B1A979

#AAAA81

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#B1A979

#B4A3A7

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Bamboo Forest brings light into spaces that lack it — kitchens, breakfast nooks, kids' rooms wake up under it. The trick with yellow is restraint: lean toward the muted/buttery end if you want it on walls; reserve high-chroma versions for accents and trim.

SymbolismSunlight, clarity, intellect

PersonalityCheerful, alert, sociable

sunlightclarityjoyalertnesskitchenmorning

How it looks under different light

#C4AB76

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#B1A979

Daylight 5500K

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

#B1B09A

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECEBEA

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.

#5E689D

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 · Trim · Soft furniture

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: #B1A979;

CSS — background

background-color: #B1A979;

CSS Variable

--color-bamboo-forest: #B1A979;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'bamboo-forest': '#B1A979' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#B1A979] text-[#B1A979]

SCSS

$bamboo-forest: #B1A979;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #B1A979?

#B1A979 is Bamboo Forest, a mid-tone yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #B1A979 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Bamboo Forest?

Bamboo Forest works well in kitchens, breakfast nooks, kids' rooms. Designers typically use it for accent walls, ceilings, cabinetry highlights.

What colors pair well with Bamboo Forest?

Bamboo Forest pairs naturally with white trim, natural linen, light oak, brushed brass. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Bamboo Forest?

You can download Bamboo Forest 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 Forest?

The hex code is #B1A979. In RGB it's 177, 169, 121, and in HSL it's 51°, 26%, 58%.

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