Bonsai
Also known as: Tambo Tank, Frond, Grape Vine, Seaweed Salad
Part of the yellow family, Bonsai pairs a medium base with a cheerful and optimistic presence — ideal for cheerful branding and kids' apps. Because it leans warm, balancing it with a blue keeps a palette from feeling one-note. For accessible text, use it on black or near-black backgrounds (4.76:1, passes WCAG AA) rather than white.
Bonsai color codes
- HEX
- #787B54
- RGB
- rgb(120, 123, 84)
- RGBA
- rgba(120, 123, 84, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(65, 19%, 41%)
- HSV
- hsv(65, 32%, 48%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(2%, 0%, 32%, 52%)
- LAB
- lab(50.6 -6.2 21.0)
- OKLCH
- oklch(57.0% 0.056 111.8)
Color intelligence
Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
neutral, leaning warm
Nearest standard colors
- CSS: darkolivegreen#556B2F · ΔE 10.7
- RAL 6013 — Reed green#797C5A · ΔE 1.6 · approximate
RAL values are widely published approximations of the physical standard. For Pantone-adjacent workflows, match by eye against a physical fan deck — Pantone's values are proprietary and device-dependent, so we don't print lookups.
Where Bonsai works
- Web & UI: A supporting-cast color for UI: chart fills, tags, empty-state illustrations — not text.
- Interiors: Strong for a whole room, excellent in doses: an accent wall, cabinetry, or a statement chair.
- Fashion: A wardrobe neutral: it anchors outfits and pairs with nearly any accent color.
- Branding: A secondary brand color by nature: it supports a stronger primary and shines in illustration.
- Fashion: Wears best as the statement piece — a top, scarf, or shoes — against neutral basics.
Copy as — every ecosystem
Tints, shades, and tones of Bonsai
Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Color harmonies
Palettes built from Bonsai by rotating its hue in OKLCH space. Click any swatch to copy its hex code.
Complementary
Analogous
Triadic
Split-complementary
Tetradic
Monochromatic
Contrast & accessibility
Aa — on white
contrast 4.41:1
AA failAAA failAA large pass
Aa — on black
contrast 4.76:1
AA passAAA failAA large pass
Best text color on a Bonsai background: #000000
Palettes featuring Bonsai
Bonsai with its complement
Soft neighbors of Bonsai
Bonsai triad
Similar colors
- Dill#6F7755 · ΔE 3.1
- Grasshopper#77824A · ΔE 5.0
- Boa#7F7755 · ΔE 5.1
- Iguana#878757 · ΔE 5.3
- Ghoul#667744 · ΔE 5.9
- Bancha#666A47 · ΔE 6.7
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Bonsai is closest to Bureaucracy.
Bonsai FAQs
What color is Bonsai?
Bonsai is a medium yellow with the hex code #787B54. In HSL terms it has a hue of 65°, 19% saturation, and 41% lightness.
What is the hex code for Bonsai?
The hex code for Bonsai is #787B54. In RGB it's rgb(120, 123, 84), and in CMYK it's cmyk(2%, 0%, 32%, 52%).
What colors go well with Bonsai?
Bonsai pairs naturally with blue tones from its complementary harmony. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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