Praying Mantis DE5591 is a green paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #A5BE8F, LRV 47 and a cool (green) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Bay Water from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #A5BE8F · DE5591
Praying Mantis
47%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
Praying Mantis Technical Profile
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Praying Mantis in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Praying Mantis in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Dunn-EdwardsPraying Mantis
Nearly identical
BehrBay Water
Bay Water
Behr
Nearly identical
Glendale
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Glendale
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Seawashed Glass
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Fava Bean
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Central Park
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Gloaming Green
Valspar
Very similar
Harmonious
PPG
Very similar
Calm Forest
Kilz
Very similar
Thrive .04
Colorhouse
Very similar
Whirlybird
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
Pale Green
RAL
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Praying Mantis
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Praying Mantis
#A5BE8F
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#85AD86
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Praying Mantis
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Praying Mantis 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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Praying Mantis — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Praying Mantis have?
Praying Mantis by Dunn-Edwards has a cool (green) undertone and sits in the green color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Praying Mantis in your own space before committing.
What colors match Praying Mantis from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Praying Mantis are Bay Water by Behr (a near-identical match), Glendale by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match), Glendale by Vista Paint (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Praying Mantis'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 Praying Mantis?
Praying Mantis has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 46.8, 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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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Praying Mantis's cool (green) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.