Ref. #737B6C · 1128-6
Thyme Green
19%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Thyme Green Technical Profile
What color is Thyme Green? It's a deep warm gray with the hex code #737B6C. Colors similar to Thyme Green include Farrow & Ball Green Smoke, Vista Paint Valley Vista, Dunn-Edwards Greenland. Thyme Green has a warm (golden) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. With an LRV of 19, Thyme Green creates a dramatic, enveloping mood — best on accent walls, dining rooms, and intimate spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light. As a warm neutral, Thyme Green pairs with off-whites for trim, white oak or walnut floors, and brass or warm brushed nickel hardware. Deep green, navy, or terra-cotta all read well as accent colors. Warm neutrals come alive under 2700K bulbs, where their underlying yellow or peach undertones add visible warmth. Under 4000K daylight they read cleaner and slightly cooler.
Colors Similar to Thyme Green
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Thyme Green
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Thyme Green
#737B6C
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#76A478
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Thyme Green
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Thyme Green 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 PPG Colors
Other PPG colors close to Thyme Green.
More gray colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Thyme Green — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Thyme Green have?
Thyme Green by PPG has a warm (golden) undertone and belongs to the gray color family.
What colors match Thyme Green from other brands?
The closest matches are Green Smoke by Farrow & Ball (#737C70), Valley Vista by Vista Paint (#777F6E), Greenland by Dunn-Edwards (#737D6A). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Thyme Green?
Thyme Green has an LRV of 18.9, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Thyme Green's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.