Bonsai vs Castleton Mist
Both from Benjamin Moore's palette. Bonsai reads as beige-greige, while Castleton Mist reads as beige-yellow — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. Castleton Mist (LRV 61) reflects noticeably more light than Bonsai (LRV 13), a difference of 49 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Both lean yellow, so they'll behave similarly in mixed or changing light conditions. With a ΔE of 44.0, the contrast is hard to miss. These aren't variations on a theme — they're two different answers to the same question. Below you'll find 1 real-room photo comparison where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
Bonsai vs Castleton Mist in Real Spaces
1 real room side by side. Seeing Bonsai and Castleton Mist in actual rooms makes the difference concrete; browse the spaces below to get a feel for how each color lives on a wall.
House
Seen across an entire facade, subtle tonal differences become pronounced. What reads as nearly the same on a chip often reads as clearly different at scale. Castleton Mist reflects noticeably more light off the walls, making the space read more open than Bonsai.
Color Details
Bonsai vs Castleton Mist Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Bonsai on one side and Castleton Mist on the other.
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.