Bonsai Tint vs Echelon Ecru
Both from Sherwin-Williams's palette. Bonsai Tint reads as green-yellow, while Echelon Ecru reads as beige — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. Echelon Ecru (LRV 70) reflects noticeably more light than Bonsai Tint (LRV 60), a difference of 9 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Bonsai Tint runs neutral while Echelon Ecru is decidedly warm, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. With a ΔE of 11.6, the contrast is hard to miss. These aren't variations on a theme — they're two different answers to the same question. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.
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Bonsai Tint vs Echelon Ecru Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Bonsai Tint on one side and Echelon Ecru 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.
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