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Dill Pickle

#C4C184

RGB 196, 193, 132 · HSL 57°, 35%, 64% · CMYK 0, 2, 33, 23

Dill Pickle is #C4C184 in HEX — rgb(196, 193, 132), hsl(57°, 35%, 64%), cmyk(0%, 2%, 33%, 23%).

Dill Pickle pulls into the light end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 57°, 35%, 64%. 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#C4C184

RGB196, 193, 132

HSL57°, 35%, 64%

HSV57°, 33%, 77%

CMYK0, 2, 33, 23

Decimal12894596

CSS RGBrgb(196, 193, 132)

CSS HSLhsl(57, 35%, 64%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Dill2147-40

ΔE 0.4 · #C5C285

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Vista Paint

Footie PajamasC-791

ΔE 1.3 · #C8C387

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Hallman-Lindsay

Footie Pajamas792

ΔE 1.8 · #C9C489

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RAL

Green Beige1000

ΔE 1.9 · #BEBD7F

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Dulux

PavilionS18E4

ΔE 2.1 · #BFBE84

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Behr

Harmonic Tan380F-5

ΔE 2.6 · #BEBC7C

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Kilz

Burnished GreenLF250-02

ΔE 2.9 · #BCBE84

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Valspar

Olive Marinade6007-5C

ΔE 3.4 · #CBC58D

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Farrow & Ball

Churlish Green251

ΔE 3.6 · #C8BD83

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Dunn-Edwards

Early HarvestDE5542

ΔE 3.7 · #B9BE82

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PPG

Country Style11-04

ΔE 5 · #CCBF88

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Sherwin-Williams

Dancing GreenSW6716

ΔE 5.7 · #C5CD8F

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Colorhouse

Leaf .04Leaf-04

ΔE 5.8 · #BCB472

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IKEA

IKEA07676

ΔE 6.6 · #C7C896

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Kobra

Beige05

ΔE 9.2 · #D0C092

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Dutch Boy

Crisp BiscuitVS-9220

ΔE 13.1 · #E3C28D

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Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

52/100

Light

0 · DarkLight · 100

Reflects plenty of light and keeps spaces feeling open and airy while still showing clear colour. A safe, flexible choice for living areas.

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

#C4C184

#8386C3

Analogous

#C3A083

#C4C184

#A6C383

Triadic

#C4C184

#83C3C0

#C083C3

Split-Complementary

#C4C184

#83A6C3

#A083C3

Tetradic

#C4C184

#83C3A0

#8386C3

#C383A6

Monochromatic

#757238

#A9A451

#C4C184

#DCDAB7

#F5F5EA

Rectangle

#C4C184

#86C383

#8386C3

#C083C3

Compound

#C4C184

#A6C383

#8386C3

#A083C3

Shades & Tints

Shades and tints of Dill Pickle run from a pale tint down to a deep shade — same hue and saturation, lightness stepped. Each rung below shows its exact HEX code; tap any to copy it.

Tint #F5F5EA

Tint #E9E7D1

Tint #DCDAB7

Tint #D0CD9D

Base #C4C184

Shade #AEA956

Shade #837F3F

Shade #565429

Shade #292814

Variations

Lighter

#CFCD9C

#D8D7B8

#E7E6D7

Darker

#B0AC55

#7C7937

#49471F

Saturation

#ADAC9A

#C3C083

#E1DB65

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

1.86:1

Fail

vs Black

11.31:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#C4C184

#C9BE85

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#C4C184

#C2C28E

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#C4C184

#C8B9BE

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Dill Pickle 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

#D2BD7E

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#C4C184

Daylight 5500K

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

#C0C2A2

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.

#686CAD

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: #C4C184;

CSS — background

background-color: #C4C184;

CSS Variable

--color-dill-pickle: #C4C184;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'dill-pickle': '#C4C184' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#C4C184] text-[#C4C184]

SCSS

$dill-pickle: #C4C184;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #C4C184?

#C4C184 is Dill Pickle, a soft yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #C4C184 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Dill Pickle?

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

What colors pair well with Dill Pickle?

Dill Pickle 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 Pickle?

You can download Dill Pickle 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 Pickle?

The hex code is #C4C184. In RGB it's 196, 193, 132, and in HSL it's 57°, 35%, 64%.

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