ColorplanBenjamin Moore Dill Weed (481) is a mid-tone green with a green-yellow (khaki) undertone and an LRV of 42. Closest matches: Sherwin-Williams Clary Sage (SW 6178), Farrow & Ball Ball Green (No.75) and Behr Clary Sage (PPU11-07). For trim, try White Heron (OC-57).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Benjamin Moore whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Green |
| LRV | 42.1 (mid-tone; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #ABB18E |
| RGB | 171, 177, 142 |
| HSL | 70°, 18%, 63% |
About Dill Weed
Dill Weed (481) is a mid-tone, muted green from Benjamin Moore that leans yellow. With an LRV of 42, Dill Weed has visible color without darkening a room much.
In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Dill Weed'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, kitchen islands and cabinets and accent walls. Next to Liberty Park (487), it's darker.
How Dill Weed changes with the light
Dill Weed has a gentle warm undertone that keeps it from going cold in north-facing rooms, and it looks a touch warmer again in afternoon west light.
North-facing rooms
Dill Weed's warmth balances the cool north light, which is why warmer colors are the safe pick for north rooms.
East-facing rooms
Dill Weed will look warmer and brighter in the morning and cooler and grayer by afternoon; check a sample at both times.
South-facing rooms
Bright south light shows Dill Weed close to its true color, slightly lighter and warmer.
West-facing rooms
Dill Weed will glow warmer in the late afternoon.
See Dill Weed in real homes
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Dill Weed 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.
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Dill Weed questions
What undertone does Dill Weed have?
Dill Weed has a green-yellow (khaki) undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Dill Weed's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is Dill Weed a light or dark color?
Dill Weed has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 42.1 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a mid-tone color. With an LRV of 42, Dill Weed has visible color without darkening a room much.
What is the closest match to Dill Weed in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Clary Sage SW 6178 (close, ΔE 4.8); Farrow & Ball: Ball Green No.75 (close, ΔE 4.9); Behr: Clary Sage PPU11-07 (close, ΔE 3.4). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Dill Weed?
Try White Heron (OC-57) on trim and Distant Gray (OC-68) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Dill Weed's undertone.
Where does Dill Weed work best?
Dill Weed works well in bedrooms, offices, kitchen islands and cabinets and accent walls. With an LRV of 42, Dill Weed has visible color without darkening a room much.
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