Lazy Caterpillar DE5561 is a yellow paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #E2E5C7, LRV 76 and a cool (green) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Stolen Moments from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #E2E5C7 · DE5561
Lazy Caterpillar
76%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
Lazy Caterpillar Technical Profile
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Lazy Caterpillar in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Lazy Caterpillar in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Dunn-EdwardsLazy Caterpillar
Nearly identical
Benjamin MooreStolen Moments
Stolen Moments
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Belvedere Cream
Behr
Nearly identical
More Melon
PPG
Nearly identical
Tender Shoot
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Carpathian Dawn
Valspar
Nearly identical
Tender Shoot
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Green Garden
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Honeydew
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
In Paradise
Kilz
Very similar
Oyster White
RAL
Very similar
Glass .01
Colorhouse
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Lazy Caterpillar
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Lazy Caterpillar
#E2E5C7
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#95AF83
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Lazy Caterpillar
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Lazy Caterpillar 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
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Lazy Caterpillar — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Lazy Caterpillar have?
Lazy Caterpillar 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 Lazy Caterpillar in your own space before committing.
What colors match Lazy Caterpillar from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Lazy Caterpillar are Stolen Moments by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Belvedere Cream by Behr (a near-identical match), More Melon by PPG (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Lazy Caterpillar'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 Lazy Caterpillar?
Lazy Caterpillar has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 76.3, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a light, reflective color that bounces plenty of light back into a room — well-suited to north-facing spaces, hallways, and smaller rooms that need to feel brighter.
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Why Lazy Caterpillar's cool (green) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.