The 9 Best Dill Green Paint Colors: Nature's Choice for 2026 -

These Shades of Green Are Kind of a Big Dill…

While green is considered one of the most timeless paint colors, this doesn’t mean every green is timeless; in fact, choosing the wrong one can put you at the back end of the trend train.

This is why I’m tickled pink and pickled green to introduce you to an up-and-comer in the wild world of green—Dill Green.

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Just joking, I’m not excited. While Dill Green might be nature’s choice, it ain’t mine. My green inclinations lean more to the green-gray world. But hey, you do you, baby boo.

WHAT IS DILL GREEN?

There are three main types of green paint colors…

COOL GREENS: Shades of green that lean into blue.
NEUTRAL GREENS: While they’re harder to come by, neutral greens don’t lean noticeably warm or cold.
WARM GREENS: Warm green paint colors are green-yellow.

Dill greens are warm green paint colors because they contain yellow. Some are only fractionally warm, others are considerably green-yellow. This can give them a slightly more organic, earth-toned look without overloading on the brown end.

Dill paint colors are definitely ‘color-forward’.

As for depth, the ‘dill’ range starts with LRVs of approx. 15 and tops out at an LRV of 30 (approx). Beyond those, you’re stickin’ your fork in an entirely different jar.

However, just because its dill-colored and in the right LRV range, doesn’t mean every green paint color is usable in the average home. The most popular dill greens are a combination of…

A very noticeable, color-forward approach to green
A modest, but not overwhelming, neutral backdrop
Some degree of warmth, either a little or a lot

This doesn’t mean YOUR dill green falls within that range, but the top ones do.

WHAT TYPE OF DILL GREEN LOVER ARE YOU?

Not everyone’s idea of the ‘best dill green paint color’ is the same. Before you jump in, figure out which type of dill green you’re looking for…

THE RIL’ DILL

True dill paint colors are similar to, well, a pickle. This is a warm green-yellow; sometimes it’s CONSIDERABLY warm, depending on how long the pickle’s been in the jar.

THE ‘FRESH OUTTA THE JAR’ DILL

This type of dill has a green color that’s a bit fresher, with less yellow, but it’s still a warm shade of green.THE NOT TOO LITERAL PICKLE LOVER…

You don’t need your shade of green to be ‘pickle-colored literally‘, it just needs to have a similarly dill-inspired hue.

Normally, I only use photos from my friends, readers, and Online Color Consulting clients. However, since dill green hasn’t been hot for long, I don’t have images of it in my files.

Instead, I’ve clipped some images from my friends at Samplize Peel & Stick, as we’re pretty tight. We’re kind of like friends with benefits (wink wink); one of the benefits is that I can use these images.

Now, get ready to be dill-lighted with these gorgeous greens…

1. BENJAMIN MOORE TERRAPIN GREEN 2145-20

If your idea of a dill green paint color is plump and juicy, let’s spend a little time with Terrapin Green.

Benjamin Moore Terrapin Green is a riotously rich shade of dill green with a lot more warmth and richness than most of the colors below. If your room has south-facing exposure or warm western afternoon sunshine, make sure you aren’t overloading on warmth – explore a few other shades, too.

As for depth, Terrapin Green has an LRV of 25.24, putting it smack dab in the middle of the dill green range.

Here’s your Peel & Stick sample of Terrapin Green…

2. BENJAMIN MOORE EUCALYPTUS LEAF 2144-20

As far as what the more ‘mature’ dill pickles are looking for in a paint color, Eucalyptus Leaf looks a lot like home.

Born in the slightly murky waters of greige, Eucalyptus Leaf has a beautiful, earthy backdrop, brought to life by a slightly rich green hue.

With an LRV of 23.3, this gorgeous green is on the slightly lower end of the dill range, but it doesn’t dip so far that it looks heavy.

Here’s your Peel & Stick sample of Eucalyptus Leaf…

If you love Eucalyptus Leaf and want a few very direct comparables (including a few on this page), check out…

Sherwin Williams Edamame
Sherwin Williams Olive Grove (more muted and winking at olive green)
Benjamin Moore Misted Fern (for a slightly lighter approach)

3. BENJAMIN MOORE FOREST HILLS GREEN 433

Now, I’m not here to tell you that YOUR best dill green paint color has to look like an actual pickle (like #1)—it might not. In fact, your best shade could be a bit more modest in warmth, but positively PICKLED in color—just like Forest Hills Green.

Forest Hills Green is a medium-depth shade of green—inspired by pickles but with a bit less muddy warmth.

As for depth, it has an LRV of 27.13—still in our range but on the slightly lighter end.

Here’s your Peel & Stick sample of Forest Hills Green…

If Forest Hills Green is tempting, but you want a few colors to compare and samples, check out…

Sherwin Williams Dill (if you really want to drive the big green bus all the way home)
Sherwin Williams Leapfrog (offers a bit more color and warmth compared to Forest Hills Green)

4. SHERWIN WILLIAMS ARTICHOKE 6179

Artichoke (also known as okee dokee artichokee in my brain) reminds me of my favorite salty snack (my Grandma used to make them, and they were usually this peely wally color, but still delicious).

Artichoke isn’t as traditionally warm and rich as some dill greens, but not everyone’s favorite dill green looks the same.

Sherwin Williams Artichoke has a beautiful, grounded approach. Compared to Eucalyptus Leaf (#2), you’ll notice that it’s calmer and less warm. This is because Artichoke has a more modest neutral backdrop, rather than an overly greige one.

However, for those who don’t love more traditionally warm shades of green, it could be the perfect pick, as its passive warmth is more subtle, especially if you have north-facing exposure.

Here’s your Peel & Stick sample of Artichoke.

If Artichoke has you in a chokehold, compare it to a few similar shades on this page, as well as these. They might not be as dill-inspired, but they’re darn gorgeous…

Benjamin Moore Great Barrington Green (for a more earth-toned look)
Sherwin Williams Oakmoss (if you’re craving a dill green that’s a little thicker and juicier)

5. BENJAMIN MOORE HERB GARDEN 434

Herb Garden is a treat for those who love a darker, deeper shade of dill green.

With an LRV of 17.6, this pickle’s got some serious girth.

Not everyone wants to be literal when it comes to dill green, in which case, Herb Garden is the answer to those who want a more committed, colorful shade of green, with a polite wink at the pickled end of things.

Here’s your Peel & Stick sample of Herb Garden…

If Herb Garden tickles your pink and pickles your dink, check out these bad boys…

Benjamin Moore Courtyard Green is a bit lighter and brighter. Personally, it’s a bit less ‘dill-looking’, but you do you!
Sherwin Williams Inverness is amazing – I’d definitely toss it in the mix. Sure, its depth isn’t as dill, but it’s friggin’ gorgeous all the same.
Clean things up with less yellow by sampling Sherwin Williams Greenfield.

This said, I think Herb Garden is the best dill green paint color of that lil’ bunch (but I’m not into ‘literal’ dill greens).

Get the best paint color advice right here.

6. SHERWIN WILLIAMS TANSY GREEN 6424

Coming in as competition for Terrapin Green (#1) is Sherwin Williams Tansy Green.

With a reasonable degree of saturation (depth and color combined), this garrulous shade of green ain’t messin’ around.

As for depth, Tansy Green is one of the lighter options in the dill range, with its LRV of 28.

To compare it to the previously shown, Terrapin Green, you might think they’re almost the same color. However, compare the two (with samples in hand), and you’ll notice that Terrapin Green is muddier and more organic-looking. In return, Tansy Green has warmth, but far less of a neutral base.

Here’s your Peel & Stick sample of Tansy Green.

Here are a few colors to compare with Tansy Green and Terrapin Green…

Benjamin Moore Brookside Moss (for a lighter approach to warm green)
Muddy things up with the gorgeously organic look of Sherwin Williams Lemon Verbena

Now, because not everyone’s ‘best dill green paint color‘ is wildly warm, dark, and wonderful…

Let’s explore a few green paint colors that are maybe ‘dill-inspired’, but are a bit lighter and/or not as warm as the usual jar of pickles.

THE BEST LIGHTER DILL GREEN PAINT COLORS

Just because a particular shade of green doesn’t fall in the 20-30 LRV range doesn’t mean it won’t have pickle-shaped energy.

However, there aren’t any great cool greens in this lighter bunch, as those type tend to pick up more of a sage green or mint look, not a pickled one.

These next group of dill greens have LRVs between 35-60.

7. SHERWIN WILLIAMS BABY BOK CHOY 9037

If you type in ‘light dill green paint colors’, you might land upon, well, Dill Pickle (Benjamin Moore). If this is the type of pickle you love, then it’s been in the fridge WAY TOO LONG.

Instead, let’s look at Baby Bok Choy. Not only is Baby Bok Choy good pickled, but it’s a good pickle-inspired paint color. With an LRV of 47, this beautiful shade of green is a good load lighter than the previous group and comes with a slightly Spring-inspired, cheerfully warm backdrop.

Here’s your Peel & Stick sample of Baby Bok Choy…

If this glorious green is close to hitting the spot, but you want a few comparisons, check out…

Sherwin Williams Ryegrass has similar intentions but a bit more depth; Shagreen gets you lighter and brighter.
If you love Baby Bok Choy’s warmth, but want a far more muted base, take a look at Benjamin Moore’s Grasslands.

8. SHERWIN WILLIAMS GREAT GREEN 6430

Great Green is about as cool and light as ‘this type of green’ gets before it doesn’t have much pickle vibes. In fact, some might see it as a bit more like a ‘slightly dark, Spring-inspired green’ rather than a ‘warm, organic one’.

As for depth, Great Green has an LRV of 43, placing it in the middle of the medium depths and a good tone or two lighter than the previous group of colors.

Here’s your Peel & Stick sample of Great Green…

If you love Great Green, compare it to similar shades before you start slappin’ it on your walls—you might fall in love with a better option!

Benjamin Moore Central Park is an awesome comparison
Sherwin Williams Haven has a similar depth, but much less warmth. Just remember: once you add too much warmth (at this depth), green paint colors can lose their pickled edge.

9. SHERWIN WILLIAMS SHAGREEN 6422

While I need some serious depth to love my dill greens, there’s something about Shagreen that has me wanting to grab a gallon or two—usually I’m referring to wine when I make that comment.

Sherwin Williams Shagreen has an LRV of 57, so it’s in the light range. Many of these colors read too minty, sage-green, or spring-inspired; however, Shagreen’s earthy, warm green base has me all a buzz.

Here’s your Peel & Stick sample of Shagreen…

If Shagreen has you feeling randy, baby, take a look at the similar approach of…

Benjamin Moore Fernwood Green, which boasts a muddier, earthier warmth.

WHERE CAN YOU USE DILL GREEN?

You can fill ‘yer lil’ green boots with paint and do all of your kitchen cabinets or open layout, but most aren’t dipping that far into the pickled pool. Here’s how to use Dill Green in your home, with design ideas that don’t overdose on saltiness.

KITCHEN ISLAND: Your kitchen island is a great place to add a little personality. Compared to painting your kitchen cabinets all green (only for the brave of heart and there are far more timeless greens for that), the kitchen island is a more manageable project and easier to change in the future.

Your kitchen island is a great place for green.

The Best Green Paint Colors for Kitchen Cabinets & Islands

Would I paint my kitchen cabinets a delicious shade of dill green? HELLLLLS NO. That’s way too much commitment for a color that only suits kitchen cabinets in the most vintage, curated type of home (#personalopinion, with a few exceptions). But you do you, boo.

ACCENT WALL: If you’re feeling nervous about going green, consider painting a dill green accent wall in your home. While there are any number of places you can paint an accent wall, for some reason, people love dill green in their kitchens and bedrooms.

THE INSIDE OF YOUR FRONT DOOR: Many people focus on paint colors for the outside of their front door, while forgetting that they spend way more time on the inside!

While this isn’t the inside of a home, nor is it dill green, it’s still wickedly pretty…

And it’s not only front doors that can benefit from a bit o’ dill; consider your pantry door and back doors, too.

HOW TO USE DILL GREEN ACCENTS IN YOUR HOME?

It’s not always about paint colors, you know. Wait, it is. Seriously, though, you don’t need to experience the glory of dill green through the strands of a paintbrush. There are several ways to integrate green into your home, either through larger pieces or small decor elements…

Look at those friggin’ dill green lamps – MAD LOVE! Although I’d love to see just a wee tiny sprinkling more green in this space to bring it in a bit more (just a touch).

Add some dill green accent cushions to your sofa, paired with neutral cushions for balance. For coordination, it’s nice if one of your cushions has a pattern that features your dill green and your neutral cushion color.
Find some artwork with dill-inspired colors; heck, a pickle motif in the kitchen kinda makes sense.
I’ve found gorgeous hand soap and lotion bottles at my local home decor stores in beautiful shades of green. Then, when they run out, if I’m over green, I can explore a new accent color.
Add a throw blanket to the end of your bed or over the arm of a chair in your living or family room.
You can even consider larger-scale commitments, like green sofas, chairs, and other main furniture pieces.

The Best Off-White, Neutral Paint Colors

WHAT COLORS GO WITH DILL GREEN?

If you’re trying to integrate dill green into your color palette, you need to know what paint and home decor colors coordinate with it!

Let’s see what this little color cowgirl has up her sleeves…

The average dill green (not overly colorful and a bit earthy) can go with a wide range of warm off-white paint colors. This is helpful if you’re using green as an accent wall.
Some brighter, more colorful shades of dill green can handle warm off-white paint colors, but often do best with warm WHITE paint colors for a cleaner contrast.
Dill green paint colors go famously well with shades of purple. To get started, consider purples with a similar degree of gray or greige in them, so they’re similarly colorful.
Bone-inspired tan and beige paint colors can be pretty with quite a few dill greens.
Navy blue paint colors and shades of cream can look stunning with a wide range of dill greens. Again, note the intensity of the blue you choose and which best suits your particular shade of green.
Rust, cognac leather, and similar warm rusty shades can be gorgeous with the more muted, muddy end of dill green.
While you might think that lighter and darker shades of green go with dill green, a) they should have similar undertones, and b) this is usually best with accent pieces (home decor), not paint colors. Too many versions of a strong paint color in a room can be overwhelming. A little goes a long way!