Behr Lazy Caterpillar P370-5
| Code: | P370-5 |
| Name: | Lazy Caterpillar |
| Brand: | Behr |
What color is Behr Lazy Caterpillar?
Bring warmth and vitality into your space with Behr Lazy Caterpillar (P370-5). This energetic shade of green infuses any room with a sense of playfulness and joy. Pair Lazy Caterpillar with crisp white accents for a fresh, modern look, or combine it with deep navy blue for a sophisticated and calming atmosphere. This versatile color also complements earthy tones like sandy beige and rich terracotta, creating a welcoming and harmonious palette for any home decor style. Experience the transformative power of Lazy Caterpillar in your space today.
Behr Lazy Caterpillar reviews
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What are Behr Lazy Caterpillar undertones?
The undertone of Lazy Caterpillar can be accurately described as a Green hue, as is apparent from the color space provided. By isolating the pure hue and eliminating any tints, tones, and shades, we were able to precisely determine its undertone. This approach has proven to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.
HEX value
HEX value:
#A6BC7B
RGB code:
166, 188, 123
Is Behr Lazy Caterpillar P370-5 cool or warm?
With a hue of 80° thisGreenrefers warm paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.
P370-5 Lazy Caterpillar HSL code: 80, 33%, 61%
Hue - degree on a color wheel from 0 to 360. 0 is red, 120 is green, and 240 is blue.
Saturation is expressed as a percentage. At 0%, it appears as a shade of grey, and at 100%, it is in full color..
Lightness is also a percentage value. 0% is black, and 100% is white.
- Warm colors are ideal for kitchens, living rooms or bathrooms
- Warmer hues make larger spaces feel more inviting
- Warm green shades evoke a sense of nature and comfort, creating a welcoming and soothing environment ideal for living rooms, kitchens, and bedrooms.
- Warm mid-tone shades like terracotta and warm beige create a cozy and inviting atmosphere in living rooms, bedrooms, and kitchens. They can brighten up spaces without being too overwhelming. However, it's best to avoid using these shades in very sunny rooms, as they can become too intense.
Act like a pro: Mixing warm and cool shades is a must have to get harmonius interior. Add accents that contrast with the primary color to create visual balance. If your walls are a warm color, don’t forget to add accent in cold colors (furniture, art, décor). A good practice is too use a complementary color scheme.
How light temperature affects Lazy Caterpillar
Natural Lighting. During the day, natural light shifts from about 2000 K at sunrise/sunset to 5500–6500 K at noon.
In addition, natural‑light temperature depends on its direction:
| Direction of sunlight | Visible temp. | Hue | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| North | Cool | Bluish | All day |
| East | Warm | Yellow | Before noon |
| West | Warm | Orange‑red | After noon |
| South | Warm | Orange‑yellow | All day |
Artificial Lighting. When choosing bulbs, pay attention to their color‑temperature (Kelvins).
Use the slider to see how this Green shade looks under different lighting:


4000K
Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Behr Lazy Caterpillar:
Monochromatic color scheme
This scheme consists of various shades, tints, and tones of a single color. While it offers a perfect combination of hues, without accent décor it may become monotonous.
Lighter shades
P370-5
Lazy Caterpillar
Darker shades
P370-5
Lazy Caterpillar
Complementary color scheme
This color scheme is a combination of two shades that are opposite each other on the color wheel. The high contrast between these colors creates a vibrant and dynamic visual effect. For the color Lazy Caterpillar with a orange hue, complementary colors are those with a blue hue close to 260, such as Behr Mardi Gras and Hyacinth Arbor.
LRV of Lazy Caterpillar
Lazy Caterpillar has an LRV of 42.42% and refers to Light Medium colors that reflect half of the incident light. Why LRV is important?
Light Reflectance Value measures the amount of visible and usable light that reflects from a painted surface.
Simply put, the higher the LRV of a paint color, the brighter the room you will get.
The scale goes from 0% (absolute black, absorbing all light) to 100% (pure white, reflecting all light).
Act like a pro: When choosing paint with an LRV of 42.42%, pay attention to your bulbs' brightness. Light brightness is measured in lumens. The lower the paint's LRV, the higher lumen level you need. Every square foot of room needs at least 40 lumens. That means for a 200 ft2 living room you’ll need about 8000 lumens of light – e.g., eight 1000 lm bulbs.
Color codes
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| Format | Code | |
|---|---|---|
| HEX | #a6bc7b | |
| RGB Decimal | 166, 188, 123 | |
| RGB Percent | 65.10%, 73.73%, 48.24% | |
| HSV | Hue: 80° Saturation: 34.57% Value: 73.73% | |
| HSL | hsl(80, 33, 61) | |
| CMYK | Cyan: 11.7 Magenta: 0.0 Yellow: 34.57 Key: 26.27 | |
| YIQ | Y: 174.012 I: 7.778 Q: -24.882 | |
| XYZ | X: 37.284 Y: 45.504 Z: 25.552 | |
| CIE Lab | L:73.222 a:-18.565 b:30.468 | |
| CIE Luv | L:73.222 u:-10.091 v:43.627 | |
| Decimal | 10927227 | |
| Hunter Lab | 67.456, -19.39, 24.76 |
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