Crocodile Tears DE5520 is a yellow paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #D6D69B, LRV 65 and a cool (green) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Basic Lime from Kilz (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #D6D69B · DE5520
Crocodile Tears
65%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
Crocodile Tears Technical Profile
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Crocodile Tears in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Crocodile Tears in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Dunn-EdwardsCrocodile Tears
Nearly identical
KilzBasic Lime
Basic Lime
Kilz
Nearly identical
Ground Ginger
Behr
Nearly identical
Green Umber
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Meadow Marsh
Vista Paint
Very similar
Spring Cactus
PPG
Very similar
Gleeful
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Leaf Bud
Valspar
Very similar
Fresh Start
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Spring Revival
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Thrive .01
Colorhouse
Very similar
Hog Plum
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Light Ivory
RAL
Visible difference
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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
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Crocodile Tears — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Crocodile Tears have?
Crocodile Tears by Dunn-Edwards has a cool (green) undertone and sits in the yellow color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Crocodile Tears in your own space before committing.
What colors match Crocodile Tears from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Crocodile Tears are Basic Lime by Kilz (a near-identical match), Ground Ginger by Behr (a near-identical match), Green Umber by Benjamin Moore (a very close match) — the best options for getting Crocodile Tears's look from a brand your local store carries. Confirm with a physical sample, since sheen and lighting shift the final result.
What is the LRV of Crocodile Tears?
Crocodile Tears has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 64.8, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-light color — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions.
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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.