Have you heard of dill green? Designers are calling this trending green 'nature's neutral' and it's surprisingly easy to use

For many of us, butter yellow is the shade that comes to mind when we reflect on 2025 and its many trending colors. While it's hard to deny that the pastel shade has dominated trends (my social media feeds and inboxes have been filled with homes decked out in the delicious color), there's another equally cheerful food-inspired shade that's giving butter yellow a run for its money.

Dill green is the new food-inspired color trend that designers are loving for its vibrant and whimsical qualities. While it was flying under the radar for a little while as butter yellow took center stage, I have noticed that some of the best interior design projects have begun to feature the luscious, zingy color.

Dubbed dill due to its freshness, much like the herb, the shade falls somewhere between a muted mossy green and lime green. It's one of the best green paints as it's bright without being overbearing, and gives an interior that all-important vibrancy.

Helen Shaw, Director of Marketing (International), Benjamin Moore, says, 'Infusing equal amounts of earthiness and playfulness, dill green is extremely versatile in interior design. Much like the herb it’s named after, it brings a fresh, natural look to a space, and it works beautifully for drenching walls to create a room that feels energetic.'

How to decorate with dill green

Fusing fun into a practical space, interior designer Noz Nozawa decided to use a bold dill green in a pantry to create a sense of whimsy and unexpectedness.

Noz says, 'I love this green (Benjamin Moore Herb Garden) because it is one of what I consider 'perfect vegetable greens'. While I so appreciate a pastel sage or a forest green in a kitchen space, my favorite greens feel like they could have been plucked from a backyard garden and color-matched onto the cabinets.'

She adds, 'Dill green is also lovely because its yellower and sometimes browner undertones are versatile with other colors. It contrasts well with orangey pinks like salmon or coral, as well as vivid tomato reds. But I also love dill green with other neutrals (especially wood tones), or with complementary colors in lower saturation like powder blue.'

When it comes to green kitchen ideas, you might think that sage or moss might be more fitting, but dill green is actually the perfect way to introduce vibrancy into this space without going too loud.

Designed by Perifio Interiors, the kitchen pictured above proves the power of dill green, particularly when balanced with organic accents. The studio's founders, Matt Bidgoli & Raphael Portet, explains, 'This kitchen showcases how dill green can serve as both a bold statement and a grounding element within a contemporary home. We selected Vogue Green by Sherwin-Williams to create a sophisticated yet vibrant focal point that celebrates color while maintaining timeless elegance.'

They add, 'Dill green works beautifully as an anchor color that brings the outdoors in while maintaining sophistication. The key is to treat it as a neutral – it's surprisingly versatile and can carry a room without overwhelming the space. We love using it in substantial applications like kitchen cabinetry or built-ins where it can truly shine.'

Proving that dill green works in any space, interior designer Dusti Jones, founder of Dusti J Design, used the bold herby shade to paint the bookshelves in a client's home library.

When asked what paint shade she used, Dusti said, 'One of my top picks of Farrow & Ball greens, that could be considered a dill green, is Bancha (No. 298). It is a moody green that also feels playful and a bit unexpected. Recently, I used Bancha in a home office where the custom-built-ins and walls were all finished in this moody shade of green.'

Dill green might be on trend right now, but it's not a fleeting color; paired with the right materials, it can feel heritage and classic. Dusti explains, 'This green tone created an almost historic, storied feel, adding a sense of coziness. The most complementary tones and colors to Bancha are the warm walnut wood finished butcher block shelf, solid wood antiques, and the textural woven Roman shades.'

While you can fully embrace the dill green color trend by color-drenching all four walls, there are more subtle ways to nod to the trend without the full commitment.

Armina Kasprowicz, founder of Armina Interiors, says, 'Incorporating a large piece of furniture like a vibrant dill green sofa as a central statement piece can truly transform a living space, infusing it with character and a touch of nature-inspired elegance.'

You can honor the dill green trend with smaller pieces too. 'Smaller doses of dill green, whether in a tabletop accent, a vase, or other accessories, can make a big impact, adding perfect pops of color throughout a space. Each piece feels like a unique, timeless work of art that brings striking character and visual interest.'

To ensure your scheme feels balanced, decorate with neutrals as well as dill green. 'This bold design choice can be elegantly grounded by a thoughtfully curated palette of complementary elements, such as the warmth of light wood tones, the tactile richness of linen textiles, or natural materials like stone.'

Dill green decor picks

If you want to incorporate dill green into your home without the commitment of painting, take a look at these herby green decor picks that are equally as refreshing and fun.

Interior designer Lauren Conner says, 'Dill green is the color crush of the moment because it’s calming, versatile, and easy to live with, but bold enough to make a statement. Pinterest has dubbed it “pickled perfection,” and it’s easy to see why this color that falls between fresh grass and dill pickles is easy to use.'

She adds, 'It’s dark enough to hide everyday wear, but playful enough to add personality, making it a nostalgic yet fresh way to tap into our collective craving for nature.'