BROWNS

Bonsai

#616342

RGB 97, 99, 66 · HSL 64°, 20%, 32% · CMYK 2, 0, 33, 61

Bonsai is #616342 in HEX — rgb(97, 99, 66), hsl(64°, 20%, 32%), cmyk(2%, 0%, 33%, 61%).

Bonsai pulls into the rich end of the browns spectrum — HSL 64°, 20%, 32%. The muted saturation makes it quiet but present, and the hue reads warm. In interior projects it shines on trim, cabinetry, leather goods, wood accents — for warmth and weight. Reads best alongside cream walls, off-white linen, brass, soft black.

Color Codes

HEX#616342

RGB97, 99, 66

HSL64°, 20%, 32%

HSV64°, 33%, 39%

CMYK2, 0, 33, 61

Decimal6382402

CSS RGBrgb(97, 99, 66)

CSS HSLhsl(64, 20%, 32%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Bonsai CC-666

Exact match

Dulux

Tank S20A8

ΔE 1.4 · #5D6141

Behr

Adventurer N330-7

ΔE 2 · #605F3E

Hallman-Lindsay

Aloe Leaf 417

ΔE 2.3 · #61643F

Vista Paint

Aloe Leaf C-416

ΔE 2.4 · #626540

Valspar

Summer's End 6005-4C

ΔE 2.5 · #676443

Farrow & Ball

Bancha 298

ΔE 3 · #686A47

Sherwin-Williams

Oakmoss SW6180

ΔE 3.7 · #65684C

Colorhouse

Glass .06 Glass-06

ΔE 4.3 · #696346

PPG

Rustling Leaves 1123-7

ΔE 4.4 · #6B6D4E

Kilz

Anchorage Jacket LF110-02

ΔE 4.7 · #6F6A49

RAL

Reed Green 6013

ΔE 6.9 · #6C7156

Dunn-Edwards

Secret Path DE6252

ΔE 7 · #737054

IKEA

IKEA148 148

ΔE 8 · #676450

Kobra

Green 37

ΔE 11.4 · #515545

Dutch Boy

Ashton Grey VS-9303

ΔE 12.7 · #66665A

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

12/100

Dark

0 · DarkLight · 100

Soaks up light and feels moody and intimate. Great for studies, dining rooms and accent walls; pair with ample lighting.

Undertone

TemperatureWarm MasstoneYellow UndertoneGreen

Reads as a warm yellow with a green undertone showing through, especially in daylight. Pair trim and adjacent colours to either calm or amplify that undertone.

Color Theory

Complementary

#616342

#434162

Analogous

#625441

#616342

#4F6241

Triadic

#616342

#416062

#624160

Split-Complementary

#616342

#414F62

#544162

Tetradic

#616342

#416254

#434162

#62414F

Monochromatic

#0F0F0A

#333423

#616342

#8D9060

#AFB18B

Rectangle

#616342

#416243

#434162

#624160

Compound

#616342

#4F6241

#434162

#544162

Variations

Lighter

#888C5D

#A6A985

#CACBBA

Darker

#4D4F34

#353723

#1F2014

Saturation

#56564D

#606241

#7C8321

Interior Use

Best Rooms

living rooms, libraries, dens

Best Uses

trim, cabinetry, leather goods, wood accents

Pairs With

cream walls, off-white linen, brass, soft black

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

6.23:1

vs Black

3.37:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#616342

#666043

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#616342

#636347

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#616342

#635F61

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Grounded · Earthy

Bonsai grounds a scheme — it gives the eye a place to rest and frames brighter colors around it. Use it on trim, cabinetry, leather goods, and structural wood elements; for walls it works in libraries and dens that want gravity.

SymbolismStability, comfort, tradition

PersonalityReliable, warm, considered

earthywarmlibrarytrimcabinetrygrounded

How it looks under different light

#88774D

Warm Bulb 2700K

Incandescent / soft white LED — pulls colour toward yellow/amber.

#616342

Daylight 5500K

Midday natural light or daylight-spec LED — closest to the paint chip.

#757C71

Cool Bulb 6500K

Cool white LED / overcast daylight — pulls colour toward blue.

Pairs With

#EBEBEA

Trim

Matched off-white

Same hue at 92% lightness — trim reads coordinated, not stark.

#F7F8F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

Near-white with a hint of the hero's undertone — ceiling feels intentional.

#363457

Accent

Complementary punch

Hue +180°, slightly muted for paint vs. screen — use on a door, frame, or single piece.

#574738

Floor

Walnut neutral

Warm mid-brown grounds the scheme regardless of hero hue.

Paint Info

Brand · Product Line

Benjamin Moore / Regal Select Interior

Recommended Finishes

Eggshell (walls) · Pearl (trim) · Matte (ceiling)

Eggshell hides imperfections on main walls while keeping the color rich; pearl on trim adds subtle sheen and easier cleaning; flat matte on ceilings prevents glare.

Best Surfaces

Primary walls · Cabinetry · Doors · Mouldings

Coverage & Dry Time

Typical coverage 350-400 sq ft per gallon over a primed surface.

Touch-dry in ~1 hour. Recoat after 4 hours. Full cure 7-14 days.

Primer

Standard primer is adequate.

Application Tip

Use a 9" microfiber roller on walls and a 2.5" angled sash brush for trim cuts. Two coats minimum for even depth.

Paint Calculator

Wall area (m²)

Coats

Coverage (m² / L)

You'll need

4.0 litres

1.06 US gallons · room for one touch-up coat. Buy slightly more to ensure single-batch match.

Code Snippets

CSS — color

color: #616342;

CSS — background

background-color: #616342;

CSS Variable

--color-bonsai: #616342;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'bonsai': '#616342' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#616342] text-[#616342]

SCSS

$bonsai: #616342;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #616342?

#616342 is Bonsai, a deep brown with a warm undertone.

Is #616342 warm or cool?

Bonsai reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Bonsai?

Bonsai works well in living rooms, libraries, dens. Designers typically use it for trim, cabinetry, leather goods, wood accents.

What colors pair well with Bonsai?

Bonsai pairs naturally with cream walls, off-white linen, brass, soft black. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Bonsai?

You can download Bonsai on DSGN.HOUSE in 15 designer formats including CSS gradient, Figma, Procreate swatches, Tailwind config, Adobe ASE, SVG, and 4K wallpapers — all free.

What's the hex code for Bonsai?

The hex code is #616342. In RGB it's 97, 99, 66, and in HSL it's 64°, 20%, 32%.

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