Lazy Daisy adds visible warmth and energy — works well in north-facing rooms that need a lift and in spaces where cheerful is the goal. At LRV 80 it reflects plenty of light, which makes it well-suited for north-facing rooms and smaller spaces that benefit from extra brightness. Because it's a fully saturated example, it lands strongest as a single accent wall or large architectural feature rather than the dominant whole-room color. Skip it in north-facing rooms with cool light, where yellows can read acidic or greenish rather than cheerful.
Ref. #F3E7B4 · DET491
Lazy Daisy
80%LRV Value
Lazy Daisy Technical Profile
What color is Dunn-Edwards Lazy Daisy (DET491)? It's a light cool yellow — hex #F3E7B4, LRV 80. The closest cross-brand equivalent to Lazy Daisy is Dutch Boy Illuminating — a near-identical match on the wall, with PPG Butter Cookie and Sherwin-Williams Icy Lemonade also close. With a Light Reflectance Value of 80, Lazy Daisy reflects a generous amount of light, making it well-suited for north-facing rooms or smaller spaces that benefit from extra brightness. 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. As a fully saturated example, it reads as a confident statement color — best deployed as a single accent wall or large architectural feature rather than a whole-room dominant. Under 2700K warm bulbs Lazy Daisy 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. Saturated colors amplify lighting effects more than muted ones: warm bulbs deepen and enrich, cool daylight sharpens and slightly cools the same hex.
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Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
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Nearly identical
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Colors That Work With Lazy Daisy
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Lazy Daisy
#F3E7B4
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#AAC56D
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Lazy Daisy
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Lazy Daisy 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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Lazy Daisy — Frequently Asked Questions
What colors match Lazy Daisy from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Lazy Daisy are Illuminating by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match), Butter Cookie by PPG (a near-identical match), Icy Lemonade by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match). These are ranked with the CIEDE2000 color-difference formula, which scores how similar two colors actually look to the eye rather than matching them by name — so they're the best options for getting Lazy Daisy's look in a brand your local store carries. Always confirm with a physical sample, since sheen and lighting shift the final result.
What is the LRV of Lazy Daisy?
Lazy Daisy has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 79.5, 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. LRV is the most reliable guide to how light or dark a paint will read in a real room — more dependable than the swatch on your screen, which varies by monitor.
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Flat, eggshell, satin, or semi-gloss — the right finish for Lazy Daisy depends on the room. Here's how to choose.