Dill Seed PPU9-20 is a neutral paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #B3B197, estimated LRV 43 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Photo Gray from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Behr · #B3B197 · PPU9-20
Dill Seed
43%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Dill Seed Technical Profile
HEX Code#B3B197
RGB179, 177, 151
Estimated LRV43.3
UndertoneNeutral
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Color Familyneutral
BrandBehr
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Colors That Work With Dill Seed
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Dill Seed
#B3B197
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#9CAD85
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Dill Seed
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Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Dill Seed Room Palettes
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Warm & Inviting
Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable
Cool & Calm
Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful
Bold Contrast
Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking
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Dill Seed — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Dill Seed have?
Dill Seed by Behr has a neutral undertone and sits in the neutral color family. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Dill Seed from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Dill Seed are Photo Gray by PPG (a close digital match), French Gray by Farrow & Ball (a close digital match), Sage by Sherwin-Williams (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Dill Seed's look from a brand your local store carries. Confirm with a physical sample, since sheen and lighting shift the final result.
What is the LRV of Dill Seed?
Dill Seed has a estimated lightness value of 43.3, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-depth color with real presence — strong on accent walls, libraries, and rooms with good natural light.
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