Dried Thyme
Sherwin-Williams
SW 6186
Dried Thyme is a medium-deep sage with a gray-olive softness that reads sun-faded and organic. It is a step lighter and quieter than Rosemary on the same strip, which makes it more forgiving across whole rooms rather than just accents. Exteriors, mudroom cabinetry, and bedroom walls in earthy palettes all suit it.
Some brands don't share official hex codes. The digital values shown here are careful approximations. Always confirm with a physical sample.
Close matches
Benjamin Moore: Lush AF-475 (#738071) · Rosepine 461 (#737E6B) · Gunsmith Gray CW-65 (#858374)
Farrow & Ball: Green Smoke No. 47 (#6F7B71) · Treron No. 292 (#8C8C7A) · Card Room Green No. 79 (#878F81)
Similar Sherwin-Williams colors: Link Gray SW 6200 (#7F7E72) · Retreat SW 6207 (#7A8076) · Mountain Road SW 7743 (#868578)
Common questions
What is the hex code for Dried Thyme?
The hex code for Sherwin-Williams Dried Thyme SW 6186 is #7B8070. In RGB that is 123, 128, 112. Use these values to reproduce Dried Thyme in SketchUp, Canva, Photoshop, Figma, or rendering software for client presentations and mood boards.
What is the Benjamin Moore equivalent of Dried Thyme?
The closest Benjamin Moore match for Dried Thyme is Lush AF-475 (#738071). No cross-brand match is exact, because each brand mixes its own pigment formulas. Always confirm with a physical sample before specifying a substitute.
Is Dried Thyme warm or cool?
Dried Thyme is a warm-leaning muted green. The olive in its base gives it an earthy softness, and gray keeps it from reading bright. The LRV of approximately 21 places it at medium-dark depth, visible color without full drama. North light grays it down noticeably; warm sun brings out the herbal character. Cream trim and natural wood are its easiest partners.
Why does Dried Thyme look different on screen than on the wall?
Screens emit light while paint reflects it, so a hex code cannot capture how lighting, sheen, and surrounding colors shift paint in a real room. Treat #7B8070 as accurate for digital design work, and use physical samples for final approval.
What LRV does Dried Thyme have?
Dried Thyme has a Light Reflectance Value of approximately 21, meaning it reflects about 21% of visible light. That low value makes it a dramatic, light-absorbing choice that works well with strong natural light or as an accent.
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