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Bonsai

12%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
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Bonsai CC-666 is a neutral paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #616342, LRV 12 and a cool (green) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Fjord from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.

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Bonsai Technical Profile

HEX Code#616342
RGB97, 99, 66
LRV11.9
UndertoneCool (Green)
Color Familyneutral
BrandBenjamin Moore

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Bonsai in Every Brand

The closest equivalent to Bonsai in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →

Benjamin MooreBonsai
Nearly identical
BehrFjord

Fjord

Behr

Nearly identical

Aloe Leaf

Hirshfield's

Nearly identical

Aloe Leaf

Vista Paint

Nearly identical

Deep Mossy Forest

PPG

Nearly identical

Summer's End

Valspar

Very similar

Oakmoss

Sherwin-Williams

Very similar

Bancha

Farrow & Ball

Very similar

Fresh Moss

Dutch Boy

Very similar

Botanical Garden

Dunn-Edwards

Very similar

Glass .06

Colorhouse

Very similar

Yew Hedge

Kilz

Very similar

Reed Green

RAL

Visible difference

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Recommended Pairings

Colors That Work With Bonsai

Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Living room with applied paint colors

Side Walls

Bonsai

#616342

Accent Wall

Tonal Shift

A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.

#698256

Trim & Molding

Pure White

Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.

#FFFFFF

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Color Palettes for Bonsai

Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast

Base

Fjord

Complement

Heraldic

Bonsai Room Palettes

Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Walls

Moonshine

Trim

Chantilly Lace

Accent

This Color

Pop

Acorn Squash

Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

North Shore Green

Trim

Chantilly Lace

Accent

This Color

Pop

Charmed Violet

Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

Intense White

Trim

Chantilly Lace

Accent

This Color

Pop

Mosaic

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

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Cabbage Patch

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Durango

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Mustang

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#69584B

Brown Horse

Benjamin Moore · 2108-30

#6A5B4D

Clinton Brown

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#66564B

More neutral colors from other brands

Cross-brand colors in the neutral family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.

Glass .06

Colorhouse · Glass-06

#696346

Province

Vista Paint · 7194

#C2BBCF

Purple Plumage

Valspar · 1005-5B

#A57A8D

Dense Shrub

Behr · 700F-6

#4E6D5B

Night Club

Behr · N500-7

#334049

Misted Meadow

Dutch Boy · 329-2DB

#C0D1C1

Bonsai — Frequently Asked Questions

What undertone does Bonsai have?
Bonsai by Benjamin Moore has a cool (green) undertone and sits in the neutral color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Bonsai in your own space before committing.
What colors match Bonsai from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Bonsai are Fjord by Behr (a near-identical match), Aloe Leaf by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match), Aloe Leaf by Vista Paint (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Bonsai's look from a brand your local store carries. Confirm with a physical sample, since sheen and lighting shift the final result.
What is the LRV of Bonsai?
Bonsai has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 11.9, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a deep, dramatic color best saved for accent walls, dining rooms, and cozy spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light.

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