Black vs Bonsai Trunk paint color comparison

Black vs Bonsai Trunk

BlackBehrvsBonsai TrunkBehrΔE 19.9 — Distinct difference

Black and Bonsai Trunk come from the same Behr collection. Both sit in the grey family, which is useful context if you're narrowing within a single hue direction. The 9-point LRV gap — 15 for Bonsai Trunk vs 6 for Black — means Bonsai Trunk will open up a space more effectively. Both share a yellow character, which means they'll respond to light and surrounding materials in similar ways. A ΔE of 19.9 puts these firmly in different territory — two distinct design choices rather than close alternatives. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.

Color Details

Black
Behr · BLACK
LRV5.6
BrandBehr
NumberBLACK
UndertoneYellow
TemperatureNeutral
BrightnessDark
Bonsai Trunk
Behr · N380-6
LRV15.0
BrandBehr
NumberN380-6
UndertoneYellow
TemperatureNeutral
BrightnessDark

Black vs Bonsai Trunk Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Black on one side and Bonsai Trunk on the other.

Bathroom
Bedroom
House
Kitchen Cabinets
Living Room

Digital color is approximate. These simulations are generated from the manufacturer's hex values and overlaid on grayscale room photos — your screen's calibration, brightness, and viewing angle all affect how they render. Before committing to either color, test physical samples in your own space under the light you actually live with.