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Bamboo Leaves

#BC9F60

RGB 188, 159, 96 · HSL 41°, 41%, 56% · CMYK 0, 15, 49, 26

Bamboo Leaves is #BC9F60 in HEX — rgb(188, 159, 96), hsl(41°, 41%, 56%), cmyk(0%, 15%, 49%, 26%).

Bamboo Leaves pulls into the mid-tone end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 41°, 41%, 56%. 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#BC9F60

RGB188, 159, 96

HSL41°, 41%, 56%

HSV41°, 49%, 74%

CMYK0, 15, 49, 26

Decimal12361568

CSS RGBrgb(188, 159, 96)

CSS HSLhsl(41, 41%, 56%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Valspar

Bamboo Leaves 3009-4

Exact match

Benjamin Moore

Millington HC-13

ΔE 1.4 · #B99D5C

Hallman-Lindsay

Gold Finch 871

ΔE 1.7 · #BA9B5D

PPG

Shutter Bug 1108-6

ΔE 2 · #BBA262

Vista Paint

Gold Finch C-870

ΔE 2.3 · #B89A59

Sherwin-Williams

Escapade Gold SW6403

ΔE 2.3 · #B89B59

Kilz

Ripe Olives LE270-02

ΔE 3 · #C0A569

Dunn-Edwards

Flickering Gold DE6166

ΔE 3.1 · #C6A668

RAL

Sand Yellow 1002

ΔE 3.4 · #C6A664

Behr

Apple Wine HDC-CL-19

ΔE 3.7 · #B59F63

IKEA

IKEA157 157

ΔE 4 · #B7975E

Dulux

Gypsy Canvas S16D5

ΔE 4.7 · #B6A167

Colorhouse

Grain .06 Grain-06

ΔE 6.6 · #CA9F5E

Farrow & Ball

India Yellow 66

ΔE 8.3 · #CB9E59

Kobra

Beige 03

ΔE 13.5 · #BA9873

Dutch Boy

Crisp Biscuit VS-9220

ΔE 14.6 · #E3C28D

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

36/100

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

#BC9F60

#617EBD

Analogous

#BD7261

#BC9F60

#ACBD61

Triadic

#BC9F60

#61BDA0

#A061BD

Split-Complementary

#BC9F60

#61ACBD

#7261BD

Tetradic

#BC9F60

#61BD72

#617EBD

#BD61AC

Monochromatic

#5D4C27

#93783E

#BC9F60

#D3C097

#EAE1CD

Rectangle

#BC9F60

#7EBD61

#617EBD

#A061BD

Compound

#BC9F60

#ACBD61

#617EBD

#7261BD

Variations

Lighter

#CAB380

#D3C4A4

#E3DCCC

Darker

#A38441

#725C2B

#433618

Saturation

#9D9481

#BDA061

#DEAC40

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

2.54:1

Fail

vs Black

8.27:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#BC9F60

#B3A660

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#BC9F60

#A4A46B

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#BC9F60

#BE989E

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Bamboo Leaves 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

#CCA463

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#BC9F60

Daylight 5500K

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

#BAA987

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.

#4F6AA4

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: #BC9F60;

CSS — background

background-color: #BC9F60;

CSS Variable

--color-bamboo-leaves: #BC9F60;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'bamboo-leaves': '#BC9F60' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#BC9F60] text-[#BC9F60]

SCSS

$bamboo-leaves: #BC9F60;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #BC9F60?

#BC9F60 is Bamboo Leaves, a mid-tone yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #BC9F60 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Bamboo Leaves?

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

What colors pair well with Bamboo Leaves?

Bamboo Leaves 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 Leaves?

You can download Bamboo Leaves 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 Leaves?

The hex code is #BC9F60. In RGB it's 188, 159, 96, and in HSL it's 41°, 41%, 56%.

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