Dill Seed 322-3DB is a orange paint color from Dutch Boy. It has a hex value of #C9B88A, LRV 49 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Late from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #C9B88A · 322-3DB
Dill Seed
49%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Dill Seed Technical Profile
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Dill Seed in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Dill Seed 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 Seed
Nearly identical
Benjamin MooreLate
Late
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Bakelite Yellow
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Canvas Satchel
PPG
Nearly identical
Wheat Grass
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Desert Camel
Behr
Nearly identical
Palmetto Bluff
Vista Paint
Very similar
Refined
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Dry Leaf
Valspar
Very similar
Season'S Change
Kilz
Very similar
Beige
RAL
Very similar
Leaf .02
Colorhouse
Very similar
Cord
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
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Colors That Work With Dill Seed
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Dill Seed
#C9B88A
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A5B082
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Dill Seed
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Dill Seed 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 Seed.
More orange colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Dill Seed — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Dill Seed have?
Dill Seed by Dutch Boy has a neutral undertone and sits in the orange color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Dill Seed in your own space before committing.
What colors match Dill Seed from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Dill Seed are Late by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Shakespeare Tan by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Bakelite Yellow by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical 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 Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 48.5, 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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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Dill Seed's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.