ColorplanDried Thyme
SW 6186 · Sherwin-Williams
LRV 21 · dark
0 black100 white
Sherwin-Williams Dried Thyme (SW 6186) is a deep green with a green-yellow (khaki) undertone and an LRV of 21. Closest matches: Benjamin Moore Mossy Oak (CC-600), Farrow & Ball Green Smoke (No.47) and Behr Ecological (S380-6). For trim, try Extra White (SW 7006).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Sherwin-Williams whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Green |
| LRV | 20.8 (dark; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #7B8070 |
| RGB | 123, 128, 112 |
| HSL | 79°, 7%, 47% |
About Dried Thyme
Dried Thyme (SW 6186) is a deep, muted green from Sherwin-Williams that leans yellow. With an LRV of 21, Dried Thyme absorbs more light than it reflects, so it works best in rooms with good natural light or where you want a cozier feel.
In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Dried Thyme's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward. It's a good fit for bedrooms, offices, kitchen islands and cabinets and accent walls. Next to Retreat (SW 6207), it's warmer and more colorful.
How Dried Thyme changes with the light
Dried Thyme has a fairly balanced undertone: it shifts a little cooler in north light and a little warmer in afternoon west light, which makes it an easy choice for most rooms.
North-facing rooms
In north light Dried Thyme will look a little cooler and grayer than on the chip.
East-facing rooms
Dried Thyme will look warmer and brighter in the morning and cooler and grayer by afternoon; check a sample at both times.
South-facing rooms
Bright south light shows Dried Thyme close to its true color, slightly lighter and warmer.
West-facing rooms
Dried Thyme will glow warmer in the late afternoon.
See Dried Thyme in real homes
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Dried Thyme equivalents in other brands
The closest color from each brand. ΔE (“delta E”) scores how different two colors look: under 2.5 is very hard to tell apart on a wall, over 5 is clearly different.
Benjamin Moore
Close · ΔE 3.1
Also close: Galapagos Green (ΔE 3.1)
Compare side by side →Similar Sherwin-Williams colors
Dried Thyme questions
What undertone does Dried Thyme have?
Dried Thyme has a green-yellow (khaki) undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Dried Thyme's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is Dried Thyme a light or dark color?
Dried Thyme has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 20.8 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a deep color. With an LRV of 21, Dried Thyme absorbs more light than it reflects, so it works best in rooms with good natural light or where you want a cozier feel.
What is the closest match to Dried Thyme in other paint brands?
Benjamin Moore: Mossy Oak CC-600 (close, ΔE 3.1); Farrow & Ball: Green Smoke No.47 (close, ΔE 4.5); Behr: Ecological S380-6 (close, ΔE 4.6). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Dried Thyme?
Try Extra White (SW 7006) on trim and High Reflective White (SW 7757) on the ceiling. Both are Sherwin-Williams whites that share Dried Thyme's undertone.
Where does Dried Thyme work best?
Dried Thyme works well in bedrooms, offices, kitchen islands and cabinets and accent walls. With an LRV of 21, Dried Thyme absorbs more light than it reflects, so it works best in rooms with good natural light or where you want a cozier feel.
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