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Bamboo Brown

#C87F00

RGB 200, 127, 0 · HSL 38°, 100%, 39% · CMYK 0, 37, 100, 22

Bamboo Brown is #C87F00 in HEX — rgb(200, 127, 0), hsl(38°, 100%, 39%), cmyk(0%, 37%, 100%, 22%).

Bamboo Brown pulls into the rich end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 38°, 100%, 39%. The saturated saturation makes it bold and immediate, 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#C87F00

RGB200, 127, 0

HSL38°, 100%, 39%

HSV38°, 100%, 78%

CMYK0, 37, 100, 22

Decimal13139712

CSS RGBrgb(200, 127, 0)

CSS HSLhsl(38, 100%, 39%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Desert 2155-10

ΔE 4.9 · #D78B1B

Behr

Back To School M260-7

ΔE 7.2 · #BF7B18

Sherwin-Williams

Auric SW6692

ΔE 8 · #C48919

Colorhouse

Petal .01 Petal-01

ΔE 9 · #DF892A

Dulux

Pumpkin Delight S11G8

ΔE 9.3 · #E28B2B

Dunn-Edwards

Persimmon DE5293

ΔE 11.1 · #E59B34

Valspar

Golden Castle 3004-3A

ΔE 12.5 · #E3A031

Vista Paint

Curry Flurry K-1206

ΔE 13.4 · #DA9E19

Hallman-Lindsay

Yellow Shout 935

ΔE 13.5 · #D19932

Kobra

Yellow 10

ΔE 13.6 · #F59724

RAL

Daffodil Yellow 1007

ΔE 14.3 · #DC9D00

PPG

Mecca Gold 1209-7

ΔE 14.3 · #C89134

Dutch Boy

Caterpillar Yellow D-6765

ΔE 15 · #AF7C20

Kilz

Bittersweet Orange LH220

ΔE 16 · #FA9B40

IKEA

IKEA124 124

ΔE 21.8 · #FFB953

Farrow & Ball

India Yellow 66

ΔE 27.7 · #CB9E59

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

#C87F00

#0049C7

Analogous

#C71B00

#C87F00

#ACC700

Triadic

#C87F00

#00C77E

#7E00C7

Split-Complementary

#C87F00

#00ACC7

#1B00C7

Tetradic

#C87F00

#00C71B

#0049C7

#C700AC

Monochromatic

#2E1D00

#7A4E00

#C87F00

#FFA914

#FFC561

Rectangle

#C87F00

#49C700

#0049C7

#7E00C7

Compound

#C87F00

#ACC700

#0049C7

#1B00C7

Variations

Lighter

#FFA406

#F1B752

#EFD3A2

Darker

#9F6500

#6D4500

#402800

Saturation

#816B46

#C77E00

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

3.23:1

AA Large

vs Black

6.49:1

Deuteranopia

#C87F00

#AA9900

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#C87F00

#8F8F2E

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#C87F00

#C97782

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Bamboo Brown 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

#D58C1B

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#C87F00

Daylight 5500K

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

#C3913F

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EEECE7

Trim

Matched off-white

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

#F8F8F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

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

#114298

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: #C87F00;

CSS — background

background-color: #C87F00;

CSS Variable

--color-bamboo-brown: #C87F00;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'bamboo-brown': '#C87F00' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#C87F00] text-[#C87F00]

SCSS

$bamboo-brown: #C87F00;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #C87F00?

#C87F00 is Bamboo Brown, a deep orange with a warm undertone.

Is #C87F00 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Bamboo Brown?

Bamboo Brown 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 Brown?

Bamboo Brown 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 Brown?

You can download Bamboo Brown 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 Brown?

The hex code is #C87F00. In RGB it's 200, 127, 0, and in HSL it's 38°, 100%, 39%.

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