Behr Black Bamboo N380-7: Matches in 8 Brands + LRV 11

Black Bamboo (N380-7) is a deep green from Behr with no strong undertone. Its LRV is about 10.7 (very dark): it absorbs almost all light for a dramatic, enveloping look. plan for good artificial lighting. The closest match in another brand is Valspar Quaking Bog (98% match).

Compare Black Bamboo with other brands

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LRV

10.7 · Very dark

Undertone

None (neutral)

Temperature

Cool

Code

N380-7

HEX

#5B5D53

RGB

91, 93, 83

HSL

72°, 6%, 35%

Family

Greens

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Neighboring tones from the same fan deck, if you want a shade lighter, darker, warmer, or cooler.

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Black Bamboo FAQ

What undertone does Black Bamboo have?

Black Bamboo has no strong undertone: it reads as a deep green. Its color temperature is cool. This is estimated from the digital color values; north-facing light pulls undertones cooler and warm bulbs pull them warmer, so check a real sample on your wall.

What is the LRV of Black Bamboo?

Black Bamboo has an LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 10.7 on a 0–100 scale, which is very dark. It absorbs almost all light for a dramatic, enveloping look. Plan for good artificial lighting.

What is the closest match to Black Bamboo in other brands?

Valspar: Quaking Bog (5005-2C), 98%; Benjamin Moore: Randolph Gray (CW-85), 97%; Sherwin-Williams: Pewter Green (SW 6208), 96%; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Pewter Green (HGSW6208), 96%; Dunn-Edwards: English Forest (DE6280), 95%; Glidden: Osiris (PPG1031-7), 95%; PPG: Evergreen Boughs (PPG1129-7), 94%; Farrow & Ball: Reduced Green (No. 313), 92%. Matches are estimated from digital color values and are not official conversions; always compare a real sample of both.

What is the HEX code of Black Bamboo?

The HEX code of Black Bamboo (N380-7) is #5B5D53, RGB 91, 93, 83. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.