Dill Delight 226-5DB is a yellow paint color from Dutch Boy. It has a hex value of #8E945A, LRV 28 and a cool (green) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Olive Country from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #8E945A · 226-5DB
Dill Delight
28%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
Dill Delight Technical Profile
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Dill Delight in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Dill Delight in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Dutch BoyDill Delight
Nearly identical
PPGOlive Country
Olive Country
PPG
Nearly identical
Sycamore Tree
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Topiary
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Grapeyard Ridge
Kilz
Very similar
Leapfrog
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Totally Cool
Hirshfield's
Very similar
River Bank
Behr
Very similar
Green Cast
Vista Paint
Very similar
Ivy Pasture
Valspar
Very similar
Olive Yellow
RAL
Very similar
Yeabridge Green
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
Leaf .05
Colorhouse
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Dill Delight
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Dill Delight
#8E945A
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#8CA77A
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Dill Delight
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Dill Delight Room Palettes
Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
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
Similar Dutch Boy Colors
Other Dutch Boy colors close to Dill Delight.
More yellow colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the yellow family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Dill Delight — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Dill Delight have?
Dill Delight by Dutch Boy has a cool (green) undertone and sits in the yellow color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Dill Delight in your own space before committing.
What colors match Dill Delight from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Dill Delight are Olive Country by PPG (a near-identical match), Sycamore Tree by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Topiary by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Dill Delight'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 Delight?
Dill Delight has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 27.7, 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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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
The science behind Delta E and CIEDE2000 — find a Behr equivalent of any Sherwin-Williams shade, or a Benjamin Moore alternative when your store is out of stock.
Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Dill Delight's cool (green) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.