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Dill

#9DA073

RGB 157, 160, 115 · HSL 64°, 19%, 54% · CMYK 2, 0, 28, 37

Dill is #9DA073 in HEX — rgb(157, 160, 115), hsl(64°, 19%, 54%), cmyk(2%, 0%, 28%, 37%).

Dill pulls into the mid-tone end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 64°, 19%, 54%. The neutral saturation makes it near-neutral and forgiving, 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#9DA073

RGB157, 160, 115

HSL64°, 19%, 54%

HSV64°, 28%, 63%

CMYK2, 0, 28, 37

Decimal10330227

CSS RGBrgb(157, 160, 115)

CSS HSLhsl(64, 19%, 54%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

PPG

Dill 1122-5

Exact match

Vista Paint

Aged Avocado K-402

ΔE 0.8 · #9B9E71

Benjamin Moore

Fraser 503

ΔE 1.4 · #9E9F70

Behr

Winter Sage BNC-16

ΔE 2.6 · #A3A779

Dunn-Edwards

Dill Grass DE5536

ΔE 2.6 · #A2A57B

Sherwin-Williams

Cucuzza Verde SW9038

ΔE 2.6 · #9BA373

Valspar

Brisk Olive 6002-4A

ΔE 2.9 · #A3A47B

Dulux

Domain S18D5

ΔE 3.4 · #9C996E

Farrow & Ball

Yeabridge Green 287

ΔE 4.8 · #919F70

Kilz

Rosemary Plant LG150-02

ΔE 4.9 · #A2A580

Colorhouse

Glass .04 Glass-04

ΔE 5 · #969873

Hallman-Lindsay

Green Cast 409

ΔE 5 · #919365

RAL

Grey Beige 1019

ΔE 6.3 · #9E9764

IKEA

IKEA078 78

ΔE 6.8 · #9CAD7F

Dutch Boy

Sierra Beige 7425

ΔE 9.8 · #A99E80

Kobra

Beige 05

ΔE 15.4 · #D0C092

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

34/100

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

#9DA073

#7673A0

Analogous

#A08D73

#9DA073

#87A073

Triadic

#9DA073

#739DA0

#A0739D

Split-Complementary

#9DA073

#7387A0

#8D73A0

Tetradic

#9DA073

#73A08D

#7673A0

#A07387

Monochromatic

#474932

#747651

#9DA073

#BDBFA1

#DDDECE

Rectangle

#9DA073

#73A076

#7673A0

#A0739D

Compound

#9DA073

#87A073

#7673A0

#8D73A0

Variations

Lighter

#B1B38F

#C2C4AD

#DBDBD0

Darker

#818458

#595C3C

#343622

Saturation

#8F9083

#9DA073

#C6CF44

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

2.72:1

Fail

vs Black

7.71:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#9DA073

#A49C74

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#9DA073

#9F9F7A

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#9DA073

#A09A9E

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

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

#B5A571

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#9DA073

Daylight 5500K

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

#A2AA96

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EBEBEA

Trim

Matched off-white

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

#F7F7F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

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

#5C5892

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 · Trim · Soft furniture

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: #9DA073;

CSS — background

background-color: #9DA073;

CSS Variable

--color-dill: #9DA073;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'dill': '#9DA073' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#9DA073] text-[#9DA073]

SCSS

$dill: #9DA073;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #9DA073?

#9DA073 is Dill, a mid-tone yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #9DA073 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Dill?

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

What colors pair well with Dill?

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 Dill?

You can download 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 Dill?

The hex code is #9DA073. In RGB it's 157, 160, 115, and in HSL it's 64°, 19%, 54%.

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