Ref. #8D7C63 · C-1431
Wooly Thyme
21%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Wooly Thyme Technical Profile
What color is Wooly Thyme? It's a deep warm brown with the hex code #8D7C63. Colors similar to Wooly Thyme include Dunn-Edwards Barrel Stove, Hirshfield's Wooly Thyme, PPG Rain Barrel. Wooly Thyme has a neutral undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. With an LRV of 21, Wooly 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, Wooly 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 Wooly Thyme
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Wooly Thyme
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Wooly Thyme
#8D7C63
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A3A77C
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Wooly Thyme
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Wooly 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 Vista Paint Colors
Other Vista Paint colors close to Wooly Thyme.
More brown colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the brown family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Wooly Thyme — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Wooly Thyme have?
Wooly Thyme by Vista Paint has a neutral undertone and belongs to the brown color family.
What colors match Wooly Thyme from other brands?
The closest matches are Barrel Stove by Dunn-Edwards (#8E7E67), Wooly Thyme by Hirshfield's (#907E63), Rain Barrel by PPG (#8B795F). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Wooly Thyme?
Wooly Thyme has an LRV of 21.0, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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Why Wooly Thyme's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.