Fresh Thyme DE5654 is a gray paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #AEBDA8, estimated LRV 48 and a cool (green) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Cedar Grove from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Dunn-Edwards · #AEBDA8 · DE5654
Fresh Thyme
48%Estimated LRV
Cool (Green)Undertone
Fresh Thyme Technical Profile
HEX Code#AEBDA8
RGB174, 189, 168
Estimated LRV48.2
UndertoneCool (Green)
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Color Familygray
BrandDunn-Edwards
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Colors That Work With Fresh Thyme
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Fresh Thyme
#AEBDA8
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#85AD8D
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Fresh Thyme
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Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Fresh Thyme Room Palettes
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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
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Fresh Thyme — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Fresh Thyme have?
Fresh Thyme by Dunn-Edwards has a cool (green) undertone and sits in the gray 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 Fresh Thyme from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Fresh Thyme are Cedar Grove by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match), Green Trellis by Valspar (a close digital match), Balanced by Behr (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Fresh 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 Fresh Thyme?
Fresh Thyme has a estimated lightness value of 48.2, 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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