Bonsai Tint 6436 is a green paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #C5D1B2, estimated 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.
Sherwin-Williams · #C5D1B2 · 6436
Bonsai Tint
61%Estimated LRV
Cool (Green)Undertone
Bonsai Tint Technical Profile
HEX Code#C5D1B2
RGB197, 209, 178
Estimated LRV60.7
UndertoneCool (Green)
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Color Familygreen
BrandSherwin-Williams
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Digital candidates from other paint brands, ranked by color similarity. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
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Vista Paint
#C5D0B2
Close digital match
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#C5D2B1
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Perspective
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#C5D0B3
Close digital match
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#C0CCAE
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Colors That Work With Bonsai Tint
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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
Digital 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
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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. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Bonsai Tint from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Bonsai Tint are Perspective by Vista Paint (a close digital match), Hidden Hills by Dunn-Edwards (a close digital match), Perspective by Hirshfield's (a close digital 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 estimated lightness value 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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Why Bonsai Tint's cool (green) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.