Wild Thyme 227-4DB is a yellow paint color from Dutch Boy. It has a hex value of #899248, estimated 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.
Dutch Boy · #899248 · 227-4DB
Wild Thyme
26%Estimated LRV
Cool (Green)Undertone
Wild Thyme Technical Profile
HEX Code#899248
RGB137, 146, 72
Estimated LRV26.3
UndertoneCool (Green)
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 Familyyellow
BrandDutch Boy
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#8A934E
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Colors That Work With Wild Thyme
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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
Digital 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
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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. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Wild Thyme from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Wild Thyme are Farmer'S Road by Kilz (a close digital match), Shallow Valley by Valspar (a close digital match), Tate Olive by Behr (a close digital 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 estimated lightness value 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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Why Wild Thyme's cool (green) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.