Ref. #787B54 · DE5538
Bonsai
19%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
Bonsai Technical Profile
What color is Bonsai? It's a deep warm neutral with the hex code #787B54. Colors similar to Bonsai include Behr Lagoon Moss, Behr Mountain Elk, Benjamin Moore Oak Grove. Bonsai has a cool (green) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. With an LRV of 19, Bonsai creates a dramatic, enveloping mood — best on accent walls, dining rooms, and intimate spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light. As a warm neutral, Bonsai pairs with off-whites for trim, white oak or walnut floors, and brass or warm brushed nickel hardware. Deep green, navy, or terra-cotta all read well as accent colors. Warm neutrals come alive under 2700K bulbs, where their underlying yellow or peach undertones add visible warmth. Under 4000K daylight they read cleaner and slightly cooler.
Colors Similar to Bonsai
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Bonsai
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Bonsai
#787B54
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#7D9A68
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
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
Bonsai Room Palettes
Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Warm & Inviting
Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable
Cool & Calm
Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful
Bold Contrast
Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking
Similar Dunn-Edwards Colors
Other Dunn-Edwards colors close to Bonsai.
More neutral colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the neutral family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Bonsai — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Bonsai have?
Bonsai by Dunn-Edwards has a cool (green) undertone and belongs to the neutral color family.
What colors match Bonsai from other brands?
The closest matches are Lagoon Moss by Behr (#7C7E57), Mountain Elk by Behr (#797B5A), Oak Grove by Benjamin Moore (#787F56). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Bonsai?
Bonsai has an LRV of 18.8, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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Related Reading
How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
The science behind Delta E and CIEDE2000 — find a Behr equivalent of any Sherwin-Williams shade, or a Benjamin Moore alternative when your store is out of stock.
Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Bonsai's cool (green) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.