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.
Ref. #C5D1B2 · 6436
Bonsai Tint
61%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
Bonsai Tint Technical Profile
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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
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
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
Bonsai Tint 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 Sherwin-Williams Colors
Other Sherwin-Williams colors close to Bonsai Tint.
More green colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the green family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
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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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Bonsai Tint's cool (green) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.