Ref. #D6D69B · DE5520
Crocodile Tears
65%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
Crocodile Tears Technical Profile
What color is Crocodile Tears? It's a light cool yellow with the hex code #D6D69B. Colors similar to Crocodile Tears include Kilz Basic Lime, Behr Ground Ginger, Benjamin Moore Green Umber. Crocodile Tears has a cool (green) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. At LRV 65, Crocodile Tears sits in the comfortable mid-light range — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions. Pair it with crisp whites like Pure White for trim, oak or maple woods, and brass hardware. Navy or deep teal accents balance the brightness without competing for attention. Under 2700K warm bulbs Crocodile Tears reads more golden or buttery. Under 4000K daylight bulbs it stays truer to the chip, though saturated yellows can edge toward green in mixed light.
Colors Similar to Crocodile Tears
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Crocodile Tears
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Crocodile Tears
#D6D69B
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#99B37F
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Crocodile Tears
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Crocodile Tears Room Palettes
Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Warm & Inviting
Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable
Cool & Calm
Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful
Bold Contrast
Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking
Similar Dunn-Edwards Colors
Other Dunn-Edwards colors close to Crocodile Tears.
More yellow colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the yellow family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Crocodile Tears — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Crocodile Tears have?
Crocodile Tears by Dunn-Edwards has a cool (green) undertone and belongs to the yellow color family.
What colors match Crocodile Tears from other brands?
The closest matches are Basic Lime by Kilz (#D3D7A0), Ground Ginger by Behr (#D8D299), Green Umber by Benjamin Moore (#D4D090). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Crocodile Tears?
Crocodile Tears has an LRV of 64.8, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Crocodile Tears's cool (green) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.