Thyme 2148-20 is a brown paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #9E8853, 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.
Ref. #9E8853 · 2148-20
Thyme
26%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Thyme Technical Profile
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Thyme in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Thyme in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Benjamin MooreThyme
Nearly identical
BehrTrinket Gold
Trinket Gold
Behr
Nearly identical
Safari Scene
PPG
Nearly identical
Sandhurst
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Spacious Plain
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Swamp Grass
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Brassy
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Grecian Olive
Valspar
Very similar
Pickling Spice
Kilz
Very similar
Gold Tangiers
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Leaf .05
Colorhouse
Very similar
Grey Beige
RAL
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Thyme
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
Pure 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. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Thyme in your own space before committing.
What colors match Thyme from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Thyme are Trinket Gold by Behr (a near-identical match), Safari Scene by PPG (a near-identical match), Sandhurst by Vista Paint (a near-identical 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 Light Reflectance Value (LRV) 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.
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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.