Ref. #B4CE93 · 6005-7C
Crocodile Smile
56%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
Crocodile Smile Technical Profile
What color is Crocodile Smile? It's a light cool green with the hex code #B4CE93. Colors similar to Crocodile Smile include Kilz Succulent Garden, Dutch Boy Wonder Woods, MPC Greenhorn. Crocodile Smile has a cool (green) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. At LRV 56, Crocodile Smile sits in the comfortable mid-light range — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions. Pair it with off-whites like Simply White, walnut or rift-cut oak floors, and mixed metals — brass for warmth, matte black for grounding. Terracotta and rust accents add warm contrast. Greens shift the most under different light. 2700K warms them toward olive or yellow-green; 4000K daylight reveals their true tone. Bluer greens especially benefit from north-facing daylight.
Colors Similar to Crocodile Smile
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Crocodile Smile
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Crocodile Smile
#B4CE93
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#85B082
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Crocodile Smile
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Crocodile Smile 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 Valspar Colors
Other Valspar colors close to Crocodile Smile.
More green colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the green family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Crocodile Smile — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Crocodile Smile have?
Crocodile Smile by Valspar has a cool (green) undertone and belongs to the green color family.
What colors match Crocodile Smile from other brands?
The closest matches are Succulent Garden by Kilz (#B7CA90), Wonder Woods by Dutch Boy (#B9D696), Greenhorn by MPC (#B3CC9A). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Crocodile Smile?
Crocodile Smile has an LRV of 56.0, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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