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Bamboo

#E3DEC6

RGB 227, 222, 198 · HSL 50°, 34%, 83% · CMYK 0, 2, 13, 11

Bamboo is #E3DEC6 in HEX — rgb(227, 222, 198), hsl(50°, 34%, 83%), cmyk(0%, 2%, 13%, 11%).

Bamboo pulls into the airy end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 50°, 34%, 83%. 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#E3DEC6

RGB227, 222, 198

HSL50°, 34%, 83%

HSV50°, 13%, 89%

CMYK0, 2, 13, 11

Decimal14933702

CSS RGBrgb(227, 222, 198)

CSS HSLhsl(50, 34%, 83%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

PPG

Bamboo 1111-2

Exact match

Benjamin Moore

Pebble 945

ΔE 0.6 · #E4DFC8

Dulux

Handmade Linen Half S16D1H

ΔE 0.8 · #E5DFC6

Valspar

Spring Reflection 6003-3A

ΔE 0.9 · #E2DFC6

Colorhouse

Air .03 Air-03

ΔE 1.2 · #E5DFC9

Behr

Antique White 1823 1823

ΔE 1.4 · #E7E2CA

Sherwin-Williams

Ionic Ivory SW6406

ΔE 1.6 · #E7DFC5

Vista Paint

Mission Hills C-362

ΔE 1.7 · #E2DAC3

Hallman-Lindsay

Mission Hills 363

ΔE 1.7 · #E2DAC3

Kilz

Dried Lichen LF190-01

ΔE 1.8 · #DDDCC4

Dunn-Edwards

Navajo White DEC772

ΔE 2.4 · #EBE1C9

Farrow & Ball

Lime White 1

ΔE 2.5 · #E8DEC9

Dutch Boy

Golden Weave DCP-0888

ΔE 2.5 · #E9DEC8

IKEA

IKEA175 175

ΔE 2.7 · #DFD7C1

RAL

Oyster White 1013

ΔE 4.7 · #EEEACD

Kobra

White 01

ΔE 10.5 · #EAEAE4

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

73/100

Light

0 · DarkLight · 100

Reflects plenty of light and keeps spaces feeling open and airy while still showing clear colour. A safe, flexible choice for living areas.

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

#E3DEC6

#C5CAE2

Analogous

#E2CFC5

#E3DEC6

#D9E2C5

Triadic

#E3DEC6

#C5E2DD

#DDC5E2

Split-Complementary

#E3DEC6

#C5D9E2

#CFC5E2

Tetradic

#E3DEC6

#C5E2CF

#C5CAE2

#E2C5D9

Monochromatic

#B0A25E

#C9C092

#E3DEC6

#F7F5EE

Rectangle

#E3DEC6

#CAE2C5

#C5CAE2

#DDC5E2

Compound

#E3DEC6

#D9E2C5

#C5CAE2

#CFC5E2

Variations

Lighter

#E8E4D1

#EDEADD

#F3F2EC

Darker

#C8BE8B

#A09149

#5E5529

Saturation

#D8D7CF

#E2DDC5

#F1E7B7

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

1.35:1

Fail

vs Black

15.53:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#E3DEC6

#E3DEC7

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#E3DEC6

#DFDFC9

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#E3DEC6

#E5DADD

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Bamboo 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

#EAD3B0

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#E3DEC6

Daylight 5500K

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

#D7D8D4

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.

#F8F8F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

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

#9EA5CA

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) · Semi-gloss (trim) · Flat (ceiling)

Light tones absorb less light than expected — eggshell adds warmth on walls, semi-gloss gives trim crisp definition against pale walls.

Best Surfaces

Primary walls · Trim · Ceilings · 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; pale colors typically need 2 coats for full opacity.

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: #E3DEC6;

CSS — background

background-color: #E3DEC6;

CSS Variable

--color-bamboo: #E3DEC6;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'bamboo': '#E3DEC6' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#E3DEC6] text-[#E3DEC6]

SCSS

$bamboo: #E3DEC6;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #E3DEC6?

#E3DEC6 is Bamboo, a soft yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #E3DEC6 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Bamboo?

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

What colors pair well with Bamboo?

Bamboo 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?

You can download 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 Bamboo?

The hex code is #E3DEC6. In RGB it's 227, 222, 198, and in HSL it's 50°, 34%, 83%.

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