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Tangy Dill

#9B9247

RGB 155, 146, 71 · HSL 54°, 37%, 44% · CMYK 0, 6, 54, 39

Tangy Dill is #9B9247 in HEX — rgb(155, 146, 71), hsl(54°, 37%, 44%), cmyk(0%, 6%, 54%, 39%).

Tangy Dill pulls into the rich end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 54°, 37%, 44%. The muted saturation makes it quiet but present, and the hue reads warm. In interior projects it shines on kitchens, breakfast nooks, kids' rooms, accent walls — bringing sunlight indoors. Reads best alongside white trim, natural linen, light oak, brushed brass.

Color Codes

HEX#9B9247

RGB155, 146, 71

HSL54°, 37%, 44%

HSV54°, 54%, 61%

CMYK0, 6, 54, 39

Decimal10195527

CSS RGBrgb(155, 146, 71)

CSS HSLhsl(54, 37%, 44%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Tangy Dill HDC-FL13-8

Exact match

Dulux

Delta Break S18E8

ΔE 2.4 · #978E47

Vista Paint

Spring Fancy K-416

ΔE 2.7 · #959143

Benjamin Moore

Olive 2147-20

ΔE 2.8 · #959247

Dunn-Edwards

Jalapeno DE5489

ΔE 3.1 · #9A8D3F

PPG

Off The Grid 1110-6

ΔE 3.2 · #9F9049

Valspar

Crushed Oregano 6007-6C

ΔE 3.6 · #9D9950

Sherwin-Williams

Luau Green SW6712

ΔE 4.6 · #989746

Hallman-Lindsay

Martina Olive 795

ΔE 4.7 · #8E8E41

RAL

Olive Yellow 1020

ΔE 4.8 · #999950

Kilz

Green Of Spring LF270-02

ΔE 5.6 · #9E903B

Colorhouse

Beeswax .06 Beeswax-06

ΔE 10.3 · #B29445

IKEA

IKEA157 157

ΔE 13.7 · #B7975E

Farrow & Ball

India Yellow 66

ΔE 17.7 · #CB9E59

Kobra

Beige 03

ΔE 22.3 · #BA9873

Dutch Boy

Tan Hide DCP-0261

ΔE 22.6 · #B29B79

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

28/100

Medium

0 · DarkLight · 100

Balanced reflectance — holds colour without washing out. Versatile for most rooms and the most forgiving range for true-to-chip results.

Undertone

TemperatureWarm MasstoneYellow UndertoneGreen

Reads as a warm yellow with a green undertone showing through, especially in daylight. Pair trim and adjacent colours to either calm or amplify that undertone.

Color Theory

Complementary

#9B9247

#474F9A

Analogous

#9A6847

#9B9247

#799A47

Triadic

#9B9247

#479A91

#91479A

Split-Complementary

#9B9247

#47799A

#68479A

Tetradic

#9B9247

#479A68

#474F9A

#9A4779

Monochromatic

#312E16

#65602F

#9B9247

#BDB570

#D5D0A4

Rectangle

#9B9247

#4F9A47

#474F9A

#91479A

Compound

#9B9247

#799A47

#474F9A

#68479A

Variations

Lighter

#B7AF62

#C4BF8E

#DAD7C0

Darker

#7D7637

#575225

#333015

Saturation

#7D7A64

#9A9147

#BDAE23

Interior Use

Best Rooms

kitchens, breakfast nooks, kids' rooms

Best Uses

accent walls, ceilings, cabinetry highlights

Pairs With

white trim, natural linen, light oak, brushed brass

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

3.18:1

AA Large

vs Black

6.60:1

Deuteranopia

#9B9247

#9D9048

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#9B9247

#949456

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#9B9247

#9F8A8F

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Tangy Dill brings light into spaces that lack it — kitchens, breakfast nooks, kids' rooms wake up under it. The trick with yellow is restraint: lean toward the muted/buttery end if you want it on walls; reserve high-chroma versions for accents and trim.

SymbolismSunlight, clarity, intellect

PersonalityCheerful, alert, sociable

sunlightclarityjoyalertnesskitchenmorning

How it looks under different light

#B49A50

Warm Bulb 2700K

Incandescent / soft white LED — pulls colour toward yellow/amber.

#9B9247

Daylight 5500K

Midday natural light or daylight-spec LED — closest to the paint chip.

#A19F75

Cool Bulb 6500K

Cool white LED / overcast daylight — pulls colour toward blue.

Pairs With

#ECECE9

Trim

Matched off-white

Same hue at 92% lightness — trim reads coordinated, not stark.

#F8F8F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

Near-white with a hint of the hero's undertone — ceiling feels intentional.

#41477D

Accent

Complementary punch

Hue +180°, slightly muted for paint vs. screen — use on a door, frame, or single piece.

#574738

Floor

Walnut neutral

Warm mid-brown grounds the scheme regardless of hero hue.

Paint Info

Brand · Product Line

Benjamin Moore / Regal Select Interior

Recommended Finishes

Eggshell (walls) · Pearl (trim) · Matte (ceiling)

Eggshell hides imperfections on main walls while keeping the color rich; pearl on trim adds subtle sheen and easier cleaning; flat matte on ceilings prevents glare.

Best Surfaces

Primary walls · Cabinetry · Doors · Mouldings

Coverage & Dry Time

Typical coverage 350-400 sq ft per gallon over a primed surface.

Touch-dry in ~1 hour. Recoat after 4 hours. Full cure 7-14 days.

Primer

Standard primer is adequate.

Application Tip

Use a 9" microfiber roller on walls and a 2.5" angled sash brush for trim cuts. Two coats minimum for even depth.

Paint Calculator

Wall area (m²)

Coats

Coverage (m² / L)

You'll need

4.0 litres

1.06 US gallons · room for one touch-up coat. Buy slightly more to ensure single-batch match.

Code Snippets

CSS — color

color: #9B9247;

CSS — background

background-color: #9B9247;

CSS Variable

--color-tangy-dill: #9B9247;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'tangy-dill': '#9B9247' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#9B9247] text-[#9B9247]

SCSS

$tangy-dill: #9B9247;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #9B9247?

#9B9247 is Tangy Dill, a mid-tone yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #9B9247 warm or cool?

Tangy Dill reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Tangy Dill?

Tangy Dill works well in kitchens, breakfast nooks, kids' rooms. Designers typically use it for accent walls, ceilings, cabinetry highlights.

What colors pair well with Tangy Dill?

Tangy Dill pairs naturally with white trim, natural linen, light oak, brushed brass. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Tangy Dill?

You can download Tangy Dill on DSGN.HOUSE in 15 designer formats including CSS gradient, Figma, Procreate swatches, Tailwind config, Adobe ASE, SVG, and 4K wallpapers — all free.

What's the hex code for Tangy Dill?

The hex code is #9B9247. In RGB it's 155, 146, 71, and in HSL it's 54°, 37%, 44%.

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