Bonsai
We've categorized Bonsai as a genuinely dark Green because of its unique LRV profile. We have documented it across our network because it can anchor a room without demanding the spotlight so effectively. Explore our collection of 7 room photos to see how it looks alongside coordinating accent choices.
Hex
#606241
LRV
12.75
Bonsai in Real Rooms
Bonsai has a low LRV of 12.75 — it absorbs light and reads as a genuinely dark, enveloping color. It's neutral in temperature, making it adaptable across different lighting conditions and room orientations. Grouped in the Green family, the photos below show it applied in a house, front door and kitchen cabinets.
3 House Photos
For coastal or high-exposure homes, Bonsai is a smart choice. It has the complexity to look good even when dusted with salt or slightly weathered, maintaining its "intentional" look even when the elements are at their peak.
House exterior showcases rich Bonsai green paint for timeless curb appeal.
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Siding painted in Bonsai green enhances this home's natural surroundings.
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Exterior walls in Bonsai green complement the architectural style beautifully.
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1 Front Door Photo
There's a psychological sense of "arrival" when you step up to a door painted in Bonsai. It feels solid, grounded, and permanent, giving both residents and guests a sense of stability as they cross the threshold.
Front door painted Bonsai green makes a sophisticated welcoming statement.
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3 Kitchen Cabinets Photos
On kitchen cabinets, Bonsai adds a considered, intentional feel without demanding attention. It holds its own against both warm wood countertops and cool quartz, making it a flexible choice for the hardest-working room in the house.
Kitchen cabinets in Bonsai green bring organic elegance to the cooking space.
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Cabinet fronts in Bonsai green add refined color to this kitchen.
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Cabinetry finished in Bonsai green creates a cohesive kitchen aesthetic.
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Coordinating Colors
At LRV 90 vs 13, Simply White is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 85 vs 13, Cloud White is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 61 vs 13, Castleton Mist is decisively the brighter choice.
Similar Colors
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 13 vs 11), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 13 vs 13), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 14 vs 13), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Complementary Colors
A 4-point LRV gap (13 vs 9) makes Bonsai the marginally brighter of the two.
Violet Sparkle reflects far more light (LRV 69 vs 13), opening up a space where Bonsai encloses it.
A 5-point LRV gap (18 vs 13) makes French Violet the marginally brighter of the two.
A 5-point LRV gap (13 vs 7) makes Bonsai the marginally brighter of the two.
Violet Dusk reflects far more light (LRV 70 vs 13), opening up a space where Bonsai encloses it.
Iced Lavender reflects far more light (LRV 65 vs 13), opening up a space where Bonsai encloses it.
At LRV 55 vs 13, North Cascades is decisively the brighter choice.
Lighter Colors
A 11-point LRV gap (23 vs 13) makes Eucalyptus Leaf the marginally brighter of the two.
A 9-point LRV gap (22 vs 13) makes Home on the Range the marginally brighter of the two.
Pine Brook reads slightly lighter (LRV 18 vs 13), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
A 5-point LRV gap (18 vs 13) makes Shady Lane the marginally brighter of the two.