Color spec
| Brand | Behr |
| Name | Dill Seed |
| SKU | PPU9-20 |
| Hex | #B3B197 |
| RGB | 179, 177, 151 |
| HSL | 56°, 16%, 65% |
| LRV | 43 |
| Undertone | warm yellow tone |
| Family | Neutral |
About Behr Dill Seed
Dill Seed sits in the mid-range at LRV 43, so it shifts visibly through the day — lighter and more open in morning light, deeper and moodier after dark. 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. South-facing rooms will pull it lighter and warmer, while north light cools it down.
Dill Seed is versatile enough for full rooms but has enough depth to anchor a space, so it suits living rooms, bedrooms and cabinetry alike. Greige-leaning neutrals like this are the safe whole-home choice when you want warmth without committing to a color.
Closest matches by brand
19 brands within ΔE 5The closest matches per brand by ΔE2000, computed against each brand's full deck. Only colors within ΔE 5 (close enough to substitute on a wall) are shown — brands with no real match are left off. Tap any swatch for its full single-color spec; tap the brand title to browse all neutral from that brand.
Sherwin-Williams
Benjamin Moore
Valspar
PPG / Glidden
Glidden
Dutch Boy
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Magnolia Home
Farrow & Ball
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
Rodda
C2 Paint
Clare
Portola Paints
Backdrop
Rust-Oleum
Kompozit
Similar Behr colors
closest in the Behr deckThe nearest shades to Dill Seed within Behr's own range, ranked by perceptual color distance — useful when you want the same look a touch lighter, darker, or warmer.
Coordinated palette
Generated by hue-rotating #B3B197 in HSL space. Pair Dill Seed with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.
Accessibility (WCAG contrast)
WCAG 2.1: AA = 4.5:1 normal text · AA Large = 3:1 large text · AAA = 7:1 normal text.
Behr Dill Seed Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Dill Seed from a different paint counter? Below is the single closest color in each major US deck and how close it really is. Remember that any paint store can also custom-tint Behr PPU9-20 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Dill Seed
Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Sage (SW 2860), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.64). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 42 vs 43) and carries a warm yellow undertone, so it substitutes for Dill Seed without repainting risk. See the full Sage swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Dill Seed
Benjamin Moore has no exact twin of Dill Seed. The nearest is Embassy Green (1523) at ΔE 3.95 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 42 vs 43). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Embassy Green swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Dill Seed
At Valspar, the closest color to Dill Seed is Soothing Sage (8004-23C) — very close at ΔE 3.45, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 41 vs 43) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Soothing Sage swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Dill Seed
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Dill Seed is Olive Sprig (PPG1125-4) — very close at ΔE 2.36, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 42 vs 43) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Olive Sprig swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Dill Seed
Glidden has no exact twin of Dill Seed. The nearest is True Khaki (PPG14-27) at ΔE 4.5 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 43 vs 43). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full True Khaki swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Dill Seed
Dutch Boy has no exact twin of Dill Seed. The nearest is Speckled Shell (323-3DB) at ΔE 3.58 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 42 vs 43). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Speckled Shell swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Dill Seed
At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Dill Seed is Koi Pond (HGSW 7727) — very close at ΔE 2.73, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 45 vs 43) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Koi Pond swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Dill Seed
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Dill Seed is Flour Sack (DET632) — very close at ΔE 2.35, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 44 vs 43) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Flour Sack swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Dill Seed
Magnolia Home's nearest match is Seasonal (JG-51), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.86). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 43 vs 43) and carries a warm yellow undertone, so it substitutes for Dill Seed without repainting risk. See the full Seasonal swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Dill Seed
At Farrow & Ball, the closest color to Dill Seed is French Gray (NO. 18) — very close at ΔE 2.16, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 42 vs 43) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full French Gray swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Dill Seed
At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Dill Seed is Travertine Path (0345) — very close at ΔE 3.24, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 42 vs 43) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Travertine Path swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Dill Seed
Hirshfield's has no exact twin of Dill Seed. The nearest is Travertine Path (0345) at ΔE 3.9 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 41 vs 43). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Travertine Path swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Dill Seed
Rodda's nearest match is Lamb's Ear (R056), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.82). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 44 vs 43) and carries a warm yellow undertone, so it substitutes for Dill Seed without repainting risk. See the full Lamb's Ear swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Dill Seed
C2 Paint's nearest match is Serendipity (C2-668), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.5). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 44 vs 43) and carries a warm yellow undertone, so it substitutes for Dill Seed without repainting risk. See the full Serendipity swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Dill Seed
Clare has no exact twin of Dill Seed. The nearest is Money Moves (PNT100-MD-48) at ΔE 3.99 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 47 vs 43). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Money Moves swatch →
Portola Paints Equivalent of Dill Seed
Portola Paints has no exact twin of Dill Seed. The nearest is Tikal (TIKAL) at ΔE 3.53 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 46 vs 43). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Tikal swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Dill Seed
Backdrop has no exact twin of Dill Seed. The nearest is Le Freak (BD-LF) at ΔE 4.57 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs noticeably darker (LRV 35 vs 43). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Le Freak swatch →
Rust-Oleum Equivalent of Dill Seed
Rust-Oleum has no exact twin of Dill Seed. The nearest is Tate Green (371674) at ΔE 3.59 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 38 vs 43). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Tate Green swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Dill Seed
Kompozit has no exact twin of Dill Seed. The nearest is Travertine Path (0345) at ΔE 3.9 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 41 vs 43). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Travertine Path swatch →