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Ref. #85A183 · RG270-01

Wild Thyme

32%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
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Wild Thyme RG270-01 is a gray paint color from Kilz. It has a hex value of #85A183, LRV 32 and a cool (green) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Summer Seagrass from Dunn-Edwards (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.

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Wild Thyme Technical Profile

HEX Code#85A183
RGB133, 161, 131
LRV32.1
UndertoneCool (Green)
Color Familygray
BrandKilz

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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 →

KilzWild Thyme
Nearly identical
Dunn-EdwardsSummer Seagrass

Summer Seagrass

Dunn-Edwards

Nearly identical

Blue Grass Mood

Valspar

Very similar

Agate Green

Sherwin-Williams

Very similar

Winchester Sage

Benjamin Moore

Very similar

Aged Eucalyptus

Behr

Very similar

Glamorized Green

Dutch Boy

Very similar

Garden Path

PPG

Very similar

Lakeside Pine

Vista Paint

Very similar

Breakfast Room Green

Farrow & Ball

Very similar

Bristol Green

Hirshfield's

Very similar

Thrive .05

Colorhouse

Visible difference

Pale Green

RAL

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

Living room with applied paint colors

Side Walls

Wild Thyme

#85A183

Accent Wall

Tonal Shift

A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.

#85AD96

Trim & Molding

Pure White

Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.

#FFFFFF

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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

Base

Winchester Sage

Complement

Carolina Plum

Wild Thyme Room Palettes

Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Walls

Ghost

Trim

Contemporary White

Accent

This Color

Pop

Lush Green

Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

Lilac Cream

Trim

Ultra Bright White

Accent

This Color

Pop

Favorite Things

Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

Lilac Cream

Trim

Ultra Bright White

Accent

This Color

Pop

Plumeria Lei

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

Similar Kilz Colors

Other Kilz colors close to Wild Thyme.

Weeping Willow

Kilz · TB-77

#919B88

Bayfront Palm

Kilz · RG260-02

#8DA091

Umber Stone

Kilz · RL170

#8B8F8A

June Gloom

Kilz · TB-67

#869B97

Wheatgrass

Kilz · RG240-02

#81B589

Winchester Green

Kilz · RG230-02

#89A699

More gray colors from other brands

Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.

Silver Peony

Benjamin Moore · 1475

#C7BFC3

Pebble Beach

Benjamin Moore · 1597

#C9CECE

Prestige

Behr · 750B-4

#B4ADAD

Olive It

PPG · 1032-3

#AEAB9A

Zephyr

Vista Paint · 8306

#BBBAB6

Aganthus Green

Benjamin Moore · 472

#BAC1AE

Wild Thyme — Frequently Asked Questions

What undertone does Wild Thyme have?
Wild Thyme by Kilz has a cool (green) undertone and sits in the gray 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 Summer Seagrass by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Vineyard by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Mermaid's Cove by Dunn-Edwards (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 32.1, 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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