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Ref. #C5D1B2 · 6436

Bonsai Tint

61%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
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Bonsai Tint 6436 is a green paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #C5D1B2, LRV 61 and a cool (green) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Perspective from Vista Paint (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.

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Bonsai Tint Technical Profile

HEX Code#C5D1B2
RGB197, 209, 178
LRV60.7
UndertoneCool (Green)
Color Familygreen
BrandSherwin-Williams

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Bonsai Tint in Every Brand

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

Sherwin-WilliamsBonsai Tint
Nearly identical
Vista PaintPerspective

Perspective

Vista Paint

Nearly identical

Hidden Hills

Dunn-Edwards

Nearly identical

Perspective

Hirshfield's

Nearly identical

Kittery Point Green

Benjamin Moore

Nearly identical

Spring Field

PPG

Nearly identical

Viney Green

Dutch Boy

Very similar

Dune Grass

Behr

Very similar

True Bliss

Valspar

Very similar

Glass .02

Colorhouse

Very similar

Zion

Kilz

Very similar

Cooking Apple Green

Farrow & Ball

Very similar

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Recommended Pairings

Colors That Work With Bonsai Tint

Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Living room with applied paint colors

Side Walls

Bonsai Tint

#C5D1B2

Accent Wall

Tonal Shift

A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.

#89AD85

Trim & Molding

Pure White

Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.

#FFFFFF

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Color Palettes for Bonsai Tint

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

Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast

Base

Plume Grass

Complement

Purple Kiss

Bonsai Tint Room Palettes

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

Walls

This Color

Trim

UltraWhite

Accent

Oakmoss

Pop

Parakeet

Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

This Color

Trim

UltraWhite

Accent

Kendal Green

Pop

Lavish Lavender

Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

This Color

Trim

UltraWhite

Accent

Valiant Violet

Pop

Forget‐Me‐Not

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

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High Sierra

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Bonsai Tint — Frequently Asked Questions

What undertone does Bonsai Tint have?
Bonsai Tint by Sherwin-Williams has a cool (green) undertone and sits in the green color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Bonsai Tint in your own space before committing.
What colors match Bonsai Tint from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Bonsai Tint are Perspective by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Hidden Hills by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Perspective by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Bonsai Tint'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 Tint?
Bonsai Tint has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 60.7, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-light color — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions.

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