Dill Pickle
What Dill Pickle Actually Looks Like
Dill Pickle lands in that interesting middle ground where green and yellow meet without committing hard to either. It reads as a warm, softly muted yellow-green, the kind of color that feels simultaneously earthy and a little herbal. It is not minty, not sage, not olive in the dark dusty sense. In bright natural light it opens up and shows more of its yellow warmth. In lower or north-facing light it can pull grayer and more subdued, leaning closer to a khaki-green than a true dill.
Dill Pickle Undertones
The undertones here are yellow-green, and they run warm. This is not a cool or blue-leaning green at all. Because of that yellow pull, Dill Pickle can shift noticeably depending on what surrounds it. Put it next to a crisp white and the yellow component gets louder. Pair it with creamy or warm neutrals and the whole effect softens into something more earthy and settled. In south-facing rooms with strong afternoon light, the warmth can intensify and feel pushy, so lean toward cooler accent choices to keep things balanced.
Where Dill Pickle Works Best
Dill Pickle works best where you want warmth without weight. It has a mid-range lightness that keeps it from feeling cave-like, so it can carry a full room rather than just an accent wall. Kitchens are a natural fit, especially if you want something beyond greige but are not ready to commit to a deep forest tone. It also works well in casual dining spaces, sunrooms, and home offices where a little organic color energy helps without overwhelming. In a north-facing room, give it a matte finish and accept that it will read quieter and cooler than the chip suggests.
Where to put Dill Pickle
Dill Pickle feels at home here. The yellow-green warmth plays well with natural wood cabinets or open shelving, and it gives the space an organic, slightly botanical quality. Use a satin or eggshell finish for easy cleaning and to let a little light bounce back into the room.
At mid-tone depth, this color creates a warm, convivial atmosphere without going so dark that the room feels cramped. Candlelight and warm incandescent bulbs will pull out the yellow and make the whole space feel cozy and alive.
The earthy, grounded quality of Dill Pickle can actually help focus rather than distract. In an east-facing office it will read lively in the morning and settle into a quieter tone by afternoon, which suits extended work sessions well.
This is where Dill Pickle earns its name. Surrounded by natural light and greenery views, it connects the interior to the outside convincingly. Be aware that in a south-facing glass-heavy space the yellow warmth can intensify significantly, so test a large sample first.
What to Pair With Dill Pickle
No specific coordinating colors are listed in the database for Dill Pickle, so work from general principles. Because the color carries strong yellow-green warmth, it pairs well with warm off-whites on trim, terracotta or rust tones as accents, and natural wood finishes. Avoid cool grays as companions since they will pull the undertones in an unflattering direction.
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Colors that clash with Dill Pickle
Cool gray furniture, rugs, or trim will fight the yellow-green warmth in Dill Pickle and make the whole room feel tonally muddy.
In rooms with intense afternoon sun, the yellow undertones can amplify to the point where the color reads more acidic and less organic than you intended.
A stark, blue-white trim will make the yellow component of Dill Pickle pop in a way that can feel unbalanced and a little jarring.
Common questions
The LRV is 50.02, which puts it right in the middle of the lightness scale. It is neither a light pastel nor a deep moody tone. That midpoint means it can carry a full room without feeling heavy, but it will still read as a genuine color statement rather than a near-neutral backdrop.
Both, depending on conditions. In abundant warm or south-facing light, the yellow asserts itself strongly. In cooler north-facing light or under LED bulbs with a higher color temperature, the green component comes forward and the color reads more grounded and less warm. Test a large sample in your actual room before committing.
Yes, it is available in both interior and exterior lines, so you can use it on walls and on exterior surfaces like shutters or doors where a warm herbal green would make a strong impression.
The Benjamin Moore color code is 2147-40. You can use that number to order it at any Benjamin Moore retailer or authorized dealer.