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Ref. #9C9C4B · DE5523

Lazy Lizard

31%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
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Lazy Lizard DE5523 is a yellow paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #9C9C4B, LRV 31 and a cool (green) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Keemun from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.

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Lazy Lizard Technical Profile

HEX Code#9C9C4B
RGB156, 156, 75
LRV31.4
UndertoneCool (Green)
Color Familyyellow
BrandDunn-Edwards

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Lazy Lizard in Every Brand

The closest equivalent to Lazy Lizard 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 Lizard
Nearly identical
BehrKeemun

Keemun

Behr

Nearly identical

Luau Green

Sherwin-Williams

Nearly identical

Olive Yellow

RAL

Nearly identical

Jalapeo Pepper

Benjamin Moore

Nearly identical

Halls of Ivy

Vista Paint

Nearly identical

Crushed Oregano

Valspar

Nearly identical

Be Yourself

PPG

Very similar

Better Lime

Kilz

Very similar

Glib Green

Dutch Boy

Very similar

The Goods

Hirshfield's

Very similar

Leaf .05

Colorhouse

Visible difference

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Recommended Pairings

Colors That Work With Lazy Lizard

Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Living room with applied paint colors

Side Walls

Lazy Lizard

#9C9C4B

Accent Wall

Tonal Shift

A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.

#8DA575

Trim & Molding

Pure White

Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.

#FFFFFF

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Color Palettes for Lazy Lizard

Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast

Base

Fossil Butte

Complement

Napa Winery

Lazy Lizard Room Palettes

Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Walls

Shady

Trim

Grass Valley

Accent

This Color

Pop

Maple Syrup

Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

Silver Fox

Trim

Cool December

Accent

This Color

Pop

Purple Pride

Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

Snow Peak

Trim

Cool December

Accent

This Color

Pop

Kinetic Energy

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

Similar Dunn-Edwards Colors

Other Dunn-Edwards colors close to Lazy Lizard.

18th Century Green

Dunn-Edwards · DE5460

#A59344

Organic Matter

Dunn-Edwards · DE5509

#A99E54

Serpentine

Dunn-Edwards · DE5502

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Queen Palm

Dunn-Edwards · DE5488

#AD9E4B

Topiary

Dunn-Edwards · DE5544

#8E9655

Gecko

Dunn-Edwards · DE5482

#9D913C

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Mount Olive

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Parakeet

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Lemon Appeal

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Leaf .01

Colorhouse · Leaf-01

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Milk And Honey

Kilz · LE190-01

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Lazy Lizard — Frequently Asked Questions

What undertone does Lazy Lizard have?
Lazy Lizard 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 Lizard in your own space before committing.
What colors match Lazy Lizard from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Lazy Lizard are Keemun by Behr (a near-identical match), Luau Green by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Olive Yellow by RAL (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Lazy Lizard'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 Lizard?
Lazy Lizard has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 31.4, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-depth color with real presence — strong on accent walls, libraries, and rooms with good natural light.

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