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Dill

#C5C285

RGB 197, 194, 133 · HSL 57°, 36%, 65% · CMYK 0, 2, 32, 23

Dill is #C5C285 in HEX — rgb(197, 194, 133), hsl(57°, 36%, 65%), cmyk(0%, 2%, 32%, 23%).

Dill pulls into the light end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 57°, 36%, 65%. 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#C5C285

RGB197, 194, 133

HSL57°, 36%, 65%

HSV57°, 32%, 77%

CMYK0, 2, 32, 23

Decimal12960389

CSS RGBrgb(197, 194, 133)

CSS HSLhsl(57, 36%, 65%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Dill 2147-40

Exact match

Vista Paint

Footie Pajamas C-791

ΔE 1.1 · #C8C387

Hallman-Lindsay

Footie Pajamas 792

ΔE 1.6 · #C9C489

RAL

Green Beige 1000

ΔE 2.2 · #BEBD7F

Dulux

Pavilion S18E4

ΔE 2.3 · #BFBE84

Behr

Modish Moss BIC-27

ΔE 2.9 · #C0C281

Kilz

Burnished Green LF250-02

ΔE 3.1 · #BCBE84

Valspar

Olive Marinade 6007-5C

ΔE 3.2 · #CBC58D

Farrow & Ball

Churlish Green 251

ΔE 3.7 · #C8BD83

Dunn-Edwards

Early Harvest DE5542

ΔE 3.9 · #B9BE82

PPG

Country Style 11-04

ΔE 5 · #CCBF88

Sherwin-Williams

Dancing Green SW6716

ΔE 5.5 · #C5CD8F

Colorhouse

Leaf .04 Leaf-04

ΔE 6.1 · #BCB472

IKEA

IKEA076 76

ΔE 6.5 · #C7C896

Kobra

Beige 05

ΔE 9.1 · #D0C092

Dutch Boy

Crisp Biscuit VS-9220

ΔE 13.1 · #E3C28D

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

#C5C285

#8689C6

Analogous

#C6A386

#C5C285

#A9C686

Triadic

#C5C285

#86C6C3

#C386C6

Split-Complementary

#C5C285

#86A9C6

#A386C6

Tetradic

#C5C285

#86C6A3

#8689C6

#C686A9

Monochromatic

#797639

#ADA952

#C5C285

#DEDDBA

#F7F6EE

Rectangle

#C5C285

#89C686

#8689C6

#C386C6

Compound

#C5C285

#A9C686

#8689C6

#A386C6

Variations

Lighter

#D1CF9E

#DAD8B9

#E8E7D8

Darker

#B3AE56

#7F7C37

#4B491F

Saturation

#AFAE9C

#C6C386

#E2DC69

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

1.84:1

Fail

vs Black

11.43:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#C5C285

#CABF86

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#C5C285

#C3C38F

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#C5C285

#C9BABF

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

#D3BE7F

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#C5C285

Daylight 5500K

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

#C0C3A3

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.

#6A6DB0

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: #C5C285;

CSS — background

background-color: #C5C285;

CSS Variable

--color-dill: #C5C285;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'dill': '#C5C285' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#C5C285] text-[#C5C285]

SCSS

$dill: #C5C285;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #C5C285?

#C5C285 is Dill, a soft yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #C5C285 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 #C5C285. In RGB it's 197, 194, 133, and in HSL it's 57°, 36%, 65%.

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