ColorplanBenjamin Moore Chopped Dill (496) is a deep beige with a warm yellow undertone and an LRV of 21. Closest matches: Farrow & Ball Dibber (No.312) and Behr Ecological (S380-6). For trim, try White Dove (OC-17).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Benjamin Moore whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Beige |
| LRV | 20.6 (dark; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #827F57 |
| RGB | 130, 127, 87 |
| HSL | 56°, 20%, 43% |
About Chopped Dill
Chopped Dill (496) is a deep, medium-strength beige from Benjamin Moore that leans yellow. With an LRV of 21, Chopped Dill absorbs more light than it reflects, so it works best in rooms with good natural light or where you want a cozier feel.
In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Chopped Dill's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward. It's a good fit for bedrooms, offices, accent walls and kitchen cabinets. Next to Home on the Range (483), it's warmer.
How Chopped Dill changes with the light
Chopped Dill has a strong warm undertone that balances cool north light well. In strong south or west sun it can look more golden, so check a sample at midday and in the late afternoon.
North-facing rooms
Chopped Dill's warmth balances the cool north light, which is why warmer colors are the safe pick for north rooms.
East-facing rooms
Chopped Dill will look warmer and brighter in the morning and cooler and grayer by afternoon; check a sample at both times.
South-facing rooms
In strong south light Chopped Dill can turn noticeably more yellow or orange; test a sample at midday.
West-facing rooms
Chopped Dill will glow warmer in the late afternoon, so check it at sunset if you want to avoid a strong yellow cast.
See Chopped Dill in real homes
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Chopped Dill equivalents in other brands
The closest color from each brand. ΔE (“delta E”) scores how different two colors look: under 2.5 is very hard to tell apart on a wall, over 5 is clearly different.
Sherwin-Williams
Closest available · ΔE 8.6
Also close: Privilege Green (ΔE 10.0)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Chopped Dill questions
What undertone does Chopped Dill have?
Chopped Dill has a warm yellow undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Chopped Dill's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is Chopped Dill a light or dark color?
Chopped Dill has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 20.6 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a deep color. With an LRV of 21, Chopped Dill absorbs more light than it reflects, so it works best in rooms with good natural light or where you want a cozier feel.
What is the closest match to Chopped Dill in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Dried Thyme SW 6186 (closest available, ΔE 8.6); Farrow & Ball: Dibber No.312 (close, ΔE 4.9); Behr: Ecological S380-6 (close, ΔE 4.6). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Chopped Dill?
Try White Dove (OC-17) on trim and Super White (OC-152) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Chopped Dill's undertone.
Where does Chopped Dill work best?
Chopped Dill works well in bedrooms, offices, accent walls and kitchen cabinets. With an LRV of 21, Chopped Dill absorbs more light than it reflects, so it works best in rooms with good natural light or where you want a cozier feel.
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