Leaf Bud DE5514 is a yellow paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #EFF19D, LRV 84 and a cool (green) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Lemon Freeze from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #EFF19D · DE5514
Leaf Bud
84%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
Leaf Bud Technical Profile
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Leaf Bud in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Leaf Bud in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Dunn-EdwardsLeaf Bud
Nearly identical
Benjamin MooreLemon Freeze
Lemon Freeze
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Invigorating
Behr
Nearly identical
Lemon Pepper
PPG
Very similar
Lime Mousse
Valspar
Very similar
Sassy Lime
Kilz
Very similar
Golden Treasure
Vista Paint
Very similar
Hog Plum
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Lime Flower
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Yellow Tail
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Sprout .05
Colorhouse
Visible difference
Fun Yellow
Sherwin-Williams
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Leaf Bud
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Leaf Bud
#EFF19D
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#97C76B
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Leaf Bud
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Leaf Bud 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 Leaf Bud.
More yellow colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the yellow family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Leaf Bud — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Leaf Bud have?
Leaf Bud 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 Leaf Bud in your own space before committing.
What colors match Leaf Bud from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Leaf Bud are Lemon Freeze by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Invigorating by Behr (a near-identical match), Lily Bulb by Behr (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Leaf Bud'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 Leaf Bud?
Leaf Bud has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 83.7, 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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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
The science behind Delta E and CIEDE2000 — find a Behr equivalent of any Sherwin-Williams shade, or a Benjamin Moore alternative when your store is out of stock.
Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Leaf Bud's cool (green) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.