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Ancient Bonsai

#73754C

RGB 115, 117, 76 · HSL 63°, 21%, 38% · CMYK 2, 0, 35, 54

Ancient Bonsai is #73754C in HEX — rgb(115, 117, 76), hsl(63°, 21%, 38%), cmyk(2%, 0%, 35%, 54%).

Ancient Bonsai pulls into the rich end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 63°, 21%, 38%. The muted saturation makes it quiet but present, and the hue reads warm. In interior projects it shines on kitchens, breakfast nooks, kids' rooms, accent walls — bringing sunlight indoors. Reads best alongside white trim, natural linen, light oak, brushed brass.

Color Codes

HEX#73754C

RGB115, 117, 76

HSL63°, 21%, 38%

HSV63°, 35%, 46%

CMYK2, 0, 35, 54

Decimal7566668

CSS RGBrgb(115, 117, 76)

CSS HSLhsl(63, 21%, 38%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Kilz

June Moss LG100-01

ΔE 0.7 · #72754B

Benjamin Moore

Shady 497

ΔE 1.6 · #77764E

Vista Paint

Tuscany Hillside K-400

ΔE 2.5 · #707145

Dunn-Edwards

Bonsai DE5538

ΔE 2.7 · #787B54

Dulux

Gunmetal Green S19D8

ΔE 2.9 · #777448

Behr

Crocodile 380F-7

ΔE 3.4 · #6A6E48

PPG

Oakmoss 1122-7

ΔE 3.5 · #6D7244

RAL

Olive Grey 7002

ΔE 3.6 · #7E7B52

Valspar

Jungle Thicket 6003-4C

ΔE 4.7 · #7E7C58

Hallman-Lindsay

Old School 410

ΔE 5.3 · #686945

Farrow & Ball

Bancha 298

ΔE 5.3 · #686A47

Sherwin-Williams

Garden Spot SW6432

ΔE 5.3 · #6D7645

Colorhouse

Glass .05 Glass-05

ΔE 9.3 · #6E7E60

Kobra

Gold 45

ΔE 11.6 · #8E7A5A

IKEA

IKEA199 199

ΔE 11.8 · #978A65

Dutch Boy

Silver Gray D-6730

ΔE 12.5 · #857F69

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

17/100

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

#73754C

#4F4D75

Analogous

#75634D

#73754C

#5F754D

Triadic

#73754C

#4D7375

#754D73

Split-Complementary

#73754C

#4D5F75

#634D75

Tetradic

#73754C

#4D7563

#4F4D75

#754D5F

Monochromatic

#181910

#46472E

#73754C

#9EA06E

#BDBF9C

Rectangle

#73754C

#4D754F

#4F4D75

#754D73

Compound

#73754C

#5F754D

#4F4D75

#634D75

Variations

Lighter

#989B66

#AFB18F

#CFD0C0

Darker

#5D5F3C

#404229

#262618

Saturation

#66675B

#73754D

#969C26

Interior Use

Best Rooms

kitchens, breakfast nooks, kids' rooms

Best Uses

accent walls, ceilings, cabinetry highlights

Pairs With

white trim, natural linen, light oak, brushed brass

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

4.80:1

vs Black

4.38:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#73754C

#79714D

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#73754C

#757553

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#73754C

#767073

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Ancient Bonsai brings light into spaces that lack it — kitchens, breakfast nooks, kids' rooms wake up under it. The trick with yellow is restraint: lean toward the muted/buttery end if you want it on walls; reserve high-chroma versions for accents and trim.

SymbolismSunlight, clarity, intellect

PersonalityCheerful, alert, sociable

sunlightclarityjoyalertnesskitchenmorning

How it looks under different light

#968454

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#73754C

Daylight 5500K

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

#838978

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.

#403E67

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: #73754C;

CSS — background

background-color: #73754C;

CSS Variable

--color-ancient-bonsai: #73754C;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'ancient-bonsai': '#73754C' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#73754C] text-[#73754C]

SCSS

$ancient-bonsai: #73754C;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #73754C?

#73754C is Ancient Bonsai, a deep yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #73754C warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Ancient Bonsai?

Ancient Bonsai works well in kitchens, breakfast nooks, kids' rooms. Designers typically use it for accent walls, ceilings, cabinetry highlights.

What colors pair well with Ancient Bonsai?

Ancient Bonsai pairs naturally with white trim, natural linen, light oak, brushed brass. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Ancient Bonsai?

You can download Ancient 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 Ancient Bonsai?

The hex code is #73754C. In RGB it's 115, 117, 76, and in HSL it's 63°, 21%, 38%.

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