Behr Dill Seed PPU9-20
| Code: | PPU9-20 |
| Name: | Dill Seed |
| Brand: | Behr |
What color is Behr Dill Seed?
Behr's PPU9-20 Dill Seed is a rich and sophisticated shade that adds depth and warmth to any space. This versatile color pairs beautifully with crisp whites, soft creams, and earthy tones like PPU7-13 Coastal Beige and PPU5-11 Enchanted Forest. When combined with accents in shades like PPU13-09 Vintage Velvet or PPU18-17 Starless Night, Dill Seed creates a striking, modern look. Whether used on walls, furniture, or decor, this color adds a touch of elegance and organic charm to your interior design. Explore the timeless beauty of Behr's Dill Seed to create a space that exudes style and tranquility.
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What are Behr Dill Seed undertones?
Dill Seed has a clear yellow undertone based on its position in the color space. We identify undertones by isolating the pure hue (separating it from lightness and saturation), which avoids distortions caused by tints, tones, and shades.
This method is generally more reliable than judging undertones on a white background.
HEX value:
#B3B295
RGB code:
179, 178, 149
Is Behr Dill Seed PPU9-20 cool or warm?
With a hue of 58°, this Green leans warm, but it's close to neutral and can read cooler in some light.
PPU9-20 Dill Seed HSL code: 58, 16%, 64%
Hue - degree on a color wheel from 0 to 360. 0 is red, 120 is green, and 240 is blue.
Saturation is expressed as a percentage. At 0%, it appears as a shade of grey, and at 100%, it is in full color.
Lightness is also a percentage value. 0% is black, and 100% is white.
How light temperature affects Dill Seed
Natural Lighting. During the day, natural light shifts from about 2000 K at sunrise/sunset to 5500–6500 K at noon.
In addition, natural‑light temperature depends on its direction:
| Direction of sunlight | Visible temp. | Hue | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| North | Cool | Bluish | All day |
| East | Warm | Yellow | Before noon |
| West | Warm | Orange‑red | After noon |
| South | Warm | Orange‑yellow | All day |
Artificial Lighting. When choosing bulbs, pay attention to their color‑temperature (Kelvins).
Use the slider to see how this Green shade looks under different lighting:


4000K
Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Behr Dill Seed:
Monochromatic color scheme
This scheme consists of various shades, tints, and tones of a single color. While it offers a perfect combination of hues, without accent décor it may become monotonous.
Lighter shades
Darker shades
Complementary color scheme
This color scheme is a combination of two shades that are opposite each other on the color wheel. The high contrast between these colors creates a vibrant and dynamic visual effect. For the color Dill Seed with a orange hue, complementary colors are those with a blue hue close to 238, such as Behr Blue Aura and Camelot.
LRV of Dill Seed
Dill Seed has an LRV of 42.95% and refers to Light Medium colors that reflect half of the incident light. Why LRV is important?
Light Reflectance Value measures the amount of visible and usable light that reflects from a painted surface.
Simply put, the higher the LRV of a paint color, the brighter the room you will get.
The scale goes from 0% (absolute black, absorbing all light) to 100% (pure white, reflecting all light).
Act like a pro: When choosing paint with an LRV of 42.95%, pay attention to your bulbs' brightness. Light brightness is measured in lumens. The lower the paint's LRV, the higher lumen level you need. Every square foot of room needs at least 40 lumens. That means for a 200 ft2 living room you’ll need about 8000 lumens of light – e.g., eight 1000 lm bulbs.
Color codes
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| Format | Code | |
|---|---|---|
| HEX | #b3b295 | |
| RGB Decimal | 179, 178, 149 | |
| RGB Percent | 70.20%, 69.80%, 58.43% | |
| HSV | Hue: 58° Saturation: 16.76% Value: 70.2% | |
| HSL | hsl(58, 16, 64) | |
| CMYK | Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 0.56 Yellow: 16.76 Key: 29.8 | |
| YIQ | Y: 174.993 I: 9.915 Q: -8.813 | |
| XYZ | X: 39.935 Y: 43.595 Z: 34.737 | |
| CIE Lab | L:71.957 a:-4.634 b:14.991 | |
| CIE Luv | L:71.957 u:2.168 v:21.79 | |
| Decimal | 11776661 | |
| Hunter Lab | 66.026, -7.584, 15.026 |
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