Dill Delight 226-5DB is a yellow paint color from Dutch Boy. It has a hex value of #8E945A, estimated 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.
Dutch Boy · #8E945A · 226-5DB
Dill Delight
28%Estimated LRV
Cool (Green)Undertone
Dill Delight Technical Profile
HEX Code#8E945A
RGB142, 148, 90
Estimated LRV27.7
UndertoneCool (Green)
Digital swatches and calculated matches are approximations. Catalog LRV values may be calculated estimates, not manufacturer measurements. Data and matching method. Check the brand reference and physical samples before purchase.
Color Familyyellow
BrandDutch Boy
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Digital candidates from other paint brands, ranked by color similarity. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Olive Country
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#8F9658
Close digital match
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#8D975B
Close digital match
Topiary
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#8E9655
Close digital match
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#919157
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#88915D
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Colors That Work With Dill Delight
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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
Digital 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
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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. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Dill Delight from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Dill Delight are Olive Country by PPG (a close digital match), Sycamore Tree by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match), Topiary by Dunn-Edwards (a close digital 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 estimated lightness value 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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Why Dill Delight's cool (green) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.