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Bonsai

#787B54

RGB 120, 123, 84 · HSL 65°, 19%, 41% · CMYK 2, 0, 32, 52

Bonsai is #787B54 in HEX — rgb(120, 123, 84), hsl(65°, 19%, 41%), cmyk(2%, 0%, 32%, 52%).

Bonsai pulls into the rich end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 65°, 19%, 41%. The neutral saturation makes it near-neutral and forgiving, 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#787B54

RGB120, 123, 84

HSL65°, 19%, 41%

HSV65°, 32%, 48%

CMYK2, 0, 32, 52

Decimal7895892

CSS RGBrgb(120, 123, 84)

CSS HSLhsl(65, 19%, 41%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dunn-Edwards

Bonsai DE5538

Exact match

Behr

Lagoon Moss N330-6

ΔE 1.3 · #7C7E57

Dulux

Tambo Tank S18D7

ΔE 2.2 · #7D7C57

Benjamin Moore

Oak 489

ΔE 2.3 · #787F56

Valspar

Candied Lime 6002-4C

ΔE 2.3 · #7E7F5A

Kilz

Cavern Moss LG120-02

ΔE 2.5 · #79805A

RAL

Olive Grey 7002

ΔE 3 · #7E7B52

Vista Paint

Taffeta Sheen C-415

ΔE 3.8 · #81835F

Hallman-Lindsay

Taffeta Sheen 416

ΔE 3.9 · #81825F

PPG

Gratefully Grass 1115-7

ΔE 4.3 · #71714E

Sherwin-Williams

Edamame SW7729

ΔE 4.9 · #827C5A

Farrow & Ball

Bancha 298

ΔE 6.9 · #686A47

Colorhouse

Glass .05 Glass-05

ΔE 7.6 · #6E7E60

IKEA

IKEA199 199

ΔE 10.1 · #978A65

Dutch Boy

Silver Gray D-6730

ΔE 10.7 · #857F69

Kobra

Gold 45

ΔE 10.9 · #8E7A5A

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

19/100

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

#787B54

#58557C

Analogous

#7C6C55

#787B54

#657C55

Triadic

#787B54

#55797C

#7C5579

Split-Complementary

#787B54

#55657C

#6C557C

Tetradic

#787B54

#557C6C

#58557C

#7C5565

Monochromatic

#202117

#4D4F36

#787B54

#A1A479

#C1C3A7

Rectangle

#787B54

#557C58

#58557C

#7C5579

Compound

#787B54

#657C55

#58557C

#6C557C

Variations

Lighter

#9A9E70

#B1B396

#D0D1C3

Darker

#626443

#44462D

#28291A

Saturation

#6E6F63

#797C55

#9CA72A

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

4.41:1

AA Large

vs Black

4.76:1

Deuteranopia

#787B54

#7E7755

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#787B54

#7A7A5A

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#787B54

#7B7679

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

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

#99895A

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#787B54

Daylight 5500K

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

#878E7E

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.

#F7F7F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

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

#46436F

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: #787B54;

CSS — background

background-color: #787B54;

CSS Variable

--color-bonsai: #787B54;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'bonsai': '#787B54' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#787B54] text-[#787B54]

SCSS

$bonsai: #787B54;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #787B54?

#787B54 is Bonsai, a mid-tone yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #787B54 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 kitchens, breakfast nooks, kids' rooms. Designers typically use it for accent walls, ceilings, cabinetry highlights.

What colors pair well with Bonsai?

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 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 #787B54. In RGB it's 120, 123, 84, and in HSL it's 65°, 19%, 41%.

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