Ref. #7B8070 · 6186
Dried Thyme
21%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Dried Thyme Technical Profile
What color is Dried Thyme? It's a deep warm gray with the hex code #7B8070. Colors similar to Dried Thyme include Valspar Warm Eucalyptus, Valspar Fields of Green, Vista Paint Valley Vista. Dried Thyme has a warm (golden) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. With an LRV of 21, Dried Thyme 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, Dried Thyme 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 Dried Thyme
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Dried Thyme
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Dried Thyme
#7B8070
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#84A77C
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Dried Thyme
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Dried 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 Sherwin-Williams Colors
Other Sherwin-Williams colors close to Dried Thyme.
More gray colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Dried Thyme — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Dried Thyme have?
Dried Thyme by Sherwin-Williams has a warm (golden) undertone and belongs to the gray color family.
What colors match Dried Thyme from other brands?
The closest matches are Warm Eucalyptus by Valspar (#7C7F70), Fields of Green by Valspar (#7E8374), Valley Vista by Vista Paint (#777F6E). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Dried Thyme?
Dried Thyme has an LRV of 20.8, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Dried Thyme's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.