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Dill Grass

#A2A57B

RGB 162, 165, 123 · HSL 64°, 19%, 56% · CMYK 2, 0, 25, 35

Dill Grass is #A2A57B in HEX — rgb(162, 165, 123), hsl(64°, 19%, 56%), cmyk(2%, 0%, 25%, 35%).

Dill Grass pulls into the mid-tone end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 64°, 19%, 56%. 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#A2A57B

RGB162, 165, 123

HSL64°, 19%, 56%

HSV64°, 25%, 65%

CMYK2, 0, 25, 35

Decimal10659195

CSS RGBrgb(162, 165, 123)

CSS HSLhsl(64, 19%, 56%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dunn-Edwards

Dill Grass DE5536

Exact match

Valspar

Brisk Olive 6002-4A

ΔE 1 · #A3A47B

Benjamin Moore

Hillside 495

ΔE 2.2 · #A3A276

Vista Paint

Mossy Log K-411

ΔE 2.2 · #A8A77B

Behr

Winter Sage BNC-16

ΔE 2.2 · #A3A779

PPG

Pine Trail 1115-5

ΔE 2.3 · #9C9F75

Kilz

Rosemary Plant LG150-02

ΔE 2.7 · #A2A580

Dulux

New Bamboo S18D4

ΔE 3.8 · #ADAB84

Sherwin-Williams

Cucuzza Verde SW9038

ΔE 4 · #9BA373

Hallman-Lindsay

French Pear 415

ΔE 4.7 · #9E9F7D

Colorhouse

Glass .04 Glass-04

ΔE 5.3 · #969873

IKEA

IKEA078 78

ΔE 6.2 · #9CAD7F

Farrow & Ball

Yeabridge Green 287

ΔE 6.2 · #919F70

RAL

Grey Beige 1019

ΔE 8.3 · #9E9764

Dutch Boy

Sierra Beige 7425

ΔE 8.5 · #A99E80

Kobra

Beige 05

ΔE 13.9 · #D0C092

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

36/100

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

#A2A57B

#7C79A4

Analogous

#A49279

#A2A57B

#8CA479

Triadic

#A2A57B

#79A1A4

#A479A1

Split-Complementary

#A2A57B

#798CA4

#9279A4

Tetradic

#A2A57B

#79A492

#7C79A4

#A4798C

Monochromatic

#4D4F36

#7A7C55

#A2A57B

#C1C3A7

#E1E2D5

Rectangle

#A2A57B

#79A47C

#7C79A4

#A479A1

Compound

#A2A57B

#8CA479

#7C79A4

#9279A4

Variations

Lighter

#B4B694

#C5C7B1

#DCDDD3

Darker

#86895B

#5D5F3E

#363824

Saturation

#949588

#A1A479

#C9D24C

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

2.56:1

Fail

vs Black

8.20:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#A2A57B

#A9A17C

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#A2A57B

#A4A481

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#A2A57B

#A59FA3

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Dill Grass 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

#B9A877

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#A2A57B

Daylight 5500K

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

#A6AD9C

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.

#5F5B98

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: #A2A57B;

CSS — background

background-color: #A2A57B;

CSS Variable

--color-dill-grass: #A2A57B;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'dill-grass': '#A2A57B' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#A2A57B] text-[#A2A57B]

SCSS

$dill-grass: #A2A57B;

Similar Colors

Hillside Green

#A2A175 · ΔE 2.4

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#9BA375 · ΔE 3.2

Rosemary Sprig

#A0A27E · ΔE 3.3

Fraser Fir

#9D9E6F · ΔE 4.0

Misted Fern

#969A72 · ΔE 4.3

Russell Green

#A2AB87 · ΔE 4.6

Aventurine

#979C78 · ΔE 4.7

Thicket

#A1A07E · ΔE 4.7

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #A2A57B?

#A2A57B is Dill Grass, a mid-tone yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #A2A57B warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Dill Grass?

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

What colors pair well with Dill Grass?

Dill Grass 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 Grass?

You can download Dill Grass 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 Grass?

The hex code is #A2A57B. In RGB it's 162, 165, 123, and in HSL it's 64°, 19%, 56%.

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