Dash Of Oregano
S330-6 · #928459 · LRV 23 — warm yellow tone, dark — high drama, needs strong daylight or warm bulbs.
- 1Nocturne8
- 2Mocha Latte17
- 3Dash Of Oregano23
- 4Mindful Gray48
- 5Light French Gray53
What Color Is Dash Of Oregano, Really?
Dash Of Oregano reads as a warm yellow tone — dark — high drama, needs strong daylight or warm bulbs. The notes below cover how Behr S330-6 behaves in different light and the closest matches at competing US brands.
Best Rooms and Uses for Dash Of Oregano
Dash Of Oregano works best as a feature — a single wall, built-ins, a study or dining room — rather than wrapping a whole bright space. Greige-leaning neutrals like this are the safe whole-home choice when you want warmth without committing to a color.
How Lighting Changes Dash Of Oregano
With an LRV of 23, Dash Of Oregano is a deep, dramatic shade. It soaks up light in north-facing rooms and looks richest where strong daylight hits it. Its yellow undertone is the part to watch: it gets picked up by whatever sits next to it, so test it against your trim, floor and the room's main light before committing. Warm artificial light softens it; cool LED can make it look flat, so match your bulbs to the mood you want.
Most complaints about Dash Of Oregano are a light mismatch. Upload a photo of your actual room and see it on your walls — then ask for the same wall in north light or evening lamps before you buy a single sample.
Need It From Another Brand?
Any paint counter can custom-tint Behr S330-6 directly. If you would rather stay in one brand's own deck, these are the closest stock matches, measured as ΔE2000. Under 2 is a difference you will not see on the wall.
| Brand | Closest color | ΔE | LRV | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sherwin-Williams | Sheraton SageSW 14 · Sherwin-Williams | 3.5 | 24 | Color page → |
| Benjamin Moore | Savannah Shade525 · Benjamin Moore | 1.5 | 24 | Color page → |
| Valspar | Rolling Prairie6007-4B · Valspar | 1.9 | 25.2 | Color page → |
| PPG / Glidden | Twisted TailPPG1100-6 · PPG / Glidden | 4.0 | 24 | Color page → |
| Glidden | Twisted TailPPG1100-6 · Glidden | 4.0 | 24 | Color page → |
| Dutch Boy | Turkish Olive223-6DB · Dutch Boy | 3.7 | 23 | Color page → |
Similar Behr Colors
The nearest shades to Dash Of Oregano within Behr's own range, ranked by perceptual color distance — useful when you want the same look a touch lighter, darker, or warmer.
WCAG 2.1: AA is 4.5 : 1 for normal text, 3 : 1 for large text, AAA is 7 : 1.
Coordinated palette
Generated by hue-rotating #928459 in HSL space. Pair Dash Of Oregano with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.
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