Wild Thyme 227-4DB is a yellow paint color from Dutch Boy. It has a hex value of #899248, LRV 26 and a cool (green) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Farmer'S Road from Kilz (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #899248 · 227-4DB
Wild Thyme
26%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
Wild Thyme Technical Profile
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Wild Thyme in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Wild Thyme in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Dutch BoyWild Thyme
Nearly identical
KilzFarmer'S Road
Farmer'S Road
Kilz
Nearly identical
Shallow Valley
Valspar
Nearly identical
Tate Olive
Behr
Nearly identical
Vintage Vibe
PPG
Very similar
Totally Cool
Vista Paint
Very similar
Topiary
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Totally Cool
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Terrapin Green
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Olive Yellow
RAL
Very similar
Luau Green
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Leaf .05
Colorhouse
Visible difference
Yeabridge Green
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Wild Thyme
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Wild Thyme
#899248
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#819F6E
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Wild Thyme
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Wild 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 Dutch Boy Colors
Other Dutch Boy colors close to Wild Thyme.
More yellow colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the yellow family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Wild Thyme — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Wild Thyme have?
Wild Thyme by Dutch Boy has a cool (green) undertone and sits in the yellow color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Wild Thyme in your own space before committing.
What colors match Wild Thyme from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Wild Thyme are Farmer'S Road by Kilz (a near-identical match), Shallow Valley by Valspar (a near-identical match), Tate Olive by Behr (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Wild 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 Wild Thyme?
Wild Thyme has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 26.3, 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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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Wild Thyme's cool (green) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.