Lightning Bug DE5465 is a yellow paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #EFDE74, LRV 72 and a cool (green) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Canary Yellow from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #EFDE74 · DE5465
Lightning Bug
72%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
Lightning Bug Technical Profile
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Lightning Bug in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Lightning Bug in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Dunn-EdwardsLightning Bug
Nearly identical
PPGCanary Yellow
Canary Yellow
PPG
Nearly identical
Yellow Finch
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Plastic Lime
Behr
Nearly identical
Bold Gold
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Wild Daffodil
Valspar
Nearly identical
Lemon Peel
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Liming
Kilz
Very similar
Cheerful Yellow
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Funky Yellow
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Beeswax .04
Colorhouse
Very similar
Ivory
RAL
Very similar
Dayroom Yellow
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Lightning Bug
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Lightning Bug
#EFDE74
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A6CA68
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Lightning Bug
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Lightning Bug 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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More yellow colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the yellow family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Lightning Bug — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Lightning Bug have?
Lightning Bug 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 Lightning Bug in your own space before committing.
What colors match Lightning Bug from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Lightning Bug are Canary Yellow by PPG (a near-identical match), Yellow Finch by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Plastic Lime by Behr (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Lightning Bug'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 Lightning Bug?
Lightning Bug has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 71.9, 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
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Lightning Bug's cool (green) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.