Thyme 2148-20 is a brown paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #9E8853, estimated LRV 26 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Trinket Gold from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Benjamin Moore · #9E8853 · 2148-20
Thyme
26%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Thyme Technical Profile
HEX Code#9E8853
RGB158, 136, 83
Estimated LRV25.5
UndertoneNeutral
Digital swatches and calculated matches are approximations. Catalog LRV values may be calculated estimates, not manufacturer measurements. Data and matching method. Check the brand reference and physical samples before purchase.
Color Familybrown
BrandBenjamin Moore
Test it in your room
Place physical samples beside your flooring and trim. Check them in daylight and with your evening lights before buying paint.
Use this color
Get this color
Some sample and supply links are affiliate links — if you buy through them, Paint Color HQ may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. It helps keep the site free.
Compare alternatives to Thyme
Digital candidates from other paint brands, ranked by color similarity. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Trinket Gold
Behr
#9F864D
Close digital match
Safari Scene
PPG
#9D8A50
Close digital match
Sandhurst
Vista Paint
#A48D59
Close digital match
Spacious Plain
Dunn-Edwards
#9A8557
Close digital match
Swamp Grass
Dutch Boy
#9C8B55
Close digital match
Brassy
Sherwin-Williams
#9D8344
Similar digital color
Grecian Olive
Valspar
#A38759
Similar digital color
Pickling Spice
Kilz
#99894A
Similar digital color
Gold Tangiers
Hirshfield's
#9E865E
Similar digital color
Leaf .05
Colorhouse
#998F5B
Similar digital color
Grey Beige
RAL
#9E9764
Visible digital difference
Seeing a close call? Order a peel-and-stick sample of Thyme — or sample it next to its top matches — Samplize buy 8 peel-and-stick samples, get 2 free.
Generated palette previews
Colors That Work With Thyme
These are generated digital colors, not named manufacturer paints. Use the palette tools to find paint candidates, then compare physical samples.
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Thyme
#9E8853
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#9FA87C
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Thyme
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Thyme Room Palettes
Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Warm & Inviting
Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable
Cool & Calm
Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful
Bold Contrast
Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking
Similar Benjamin Moore Colors
Other Benjamin Moore colors close to Thyme.
More brown colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the brown family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Thyme — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Thyme have?
Thyme by Benjamin Moore has a neutral undertone and sits in the brown color family. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Thyme from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Thyme are Trinket Gold by Behr (a close digital match), Safari Scene by PPG (a close digital match), Sandhurst by Vista Paint (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Thyme's look from a brand your local store carries. Confirm with a physical sample, since sheen and lighting shift the final result.
What is the LRV of Thyme?
Thyme has a estimated lightness value of 25.5, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-depth color with real presence — strong on accent walls, libraries, and rooms with good natural light.
Explore More with Thyme
Related Reading
How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
The science behind Delta E and CIEDE2000 — find a Behr equivalent of any Sherwin-Williams shade, or a Benjamin Moore alternative when your store is out of stock.
Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Thyme's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.