Sherwin-Williams • 6186

Dried Thyme

Name: Sherwin-Williams Dried Thyme 6186
Brand: Sherwin-Williams

Often used for its versatile qualities, Dried Thyme remains a staple for Sherwin-Williams designers. It is widely considered one of the best colors in its class to perfect for adding character to any space. We've gathered 73 real-home scenarios to help you visualize this color alongside our expert data.

Hex

#7B8070

LRV

20.82

Light Reflectance Value

20.82

medium

Temperatureneutral

SaturationMuted

Collection

Pottery Barn Kids

Dried Thyme's Color Strip

Dried Thyme is the fifth shade on this 7-color strip, sitting between Evergreen Fog and Rosemary. The strip spans from Conservative Gray at the lightest end to Shade-Grown at the deepest. Strip 215 puts these related shades in sequence, making it simple to find the tone that suits your room.

C1Conservative Gray C2Austere Gray C3Escape Gray C4Evergreen Fog C5Dried Thyme

C6Rosemary C7Shade-Grown

Dried Thyme in Real Rooms

Dried Thyme has a medium LRV of 20.82 — it adds real depth and will read noticeably darker as natural light fades. It's neutral in temperature and , making it adaptable across different lighting conditions and room orientations. Grouped in the Green family, the photos below show it applied in a living room, bedroom, kitchen, bathroom, home office, house, front door, kitchen cabinets, misc, dining room and mudroom.

8 Living Room Photos

In a living room, Dried Thyme acts as a bridge between the indoors and the view outside. It carries the organic weight of the natural world into the home, allowing the greenery from windows to pop while keeping the interior feeling protected and private. Pair it with oversized plants and ceramic vessels for a full organic-modern aesthetic.

Dried Thyme SW 6186 living room

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7 Bedroom Photos

Lighting is key in a bedroom, and Dried Thyme reacts beautifully to dimmers. As you lower the lights for sleep, the color takes on a velvet-like quality, losing its daytime crispness in favor of a smoky, mysterious depth that is incredibly conducive to relaxation.

Bedroom painted in Sherwin-Williams Dried Thyme

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2 Kitchen Photos

The sophisticated undertones of Dried Thyme make it an excellent partner for mixed metal finishes. Whether you have a brass faucet and matte black cabinet pulls, or traditional chrome fixtures, this color acts as a neutral mediator that makes the mix look intentional.

Sherwin Williams Dried Thyme kitchen cabinets

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SW Dried Thyme cozy kitchen interior

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13 Bathroom Photos

Using Dried Thyme on a bathroom vanity is a clever way to introduce color without painting the walls. It creates a sophisticated anchor for the room, especially when topped with a thick white quartz or a contrasting dark stone.

Green bathroom in Dried Thyme by Sherwin Williams

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1 Home Office Photo

Dried Thyme in an office encourages a "deep work" mindset. Its depth and maturity create an environment of gravitas, helping you take your own projects and ambitions more seriously through the sheer atmosphere of the room.

SW 6186 home office inspiration

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13 House Photos

On the exterior, Dried Thyme holds up across all lighting conditions — crisp in full sun, rich and dimensional on overcast days. It pairs especially well with white trim, black window frames, and natural stone, giving the home a timeless, curated presence.

Dried Thyme house color review

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3 Front Door Photos

A front door in Dried Thyme changes the entire read of a facade without requiring a renovation. The color is strong enough to register from the street but refined enough not to feel like a statement for its own sake. It's the "handshake" of the home.

Green front door with Dried Thyme SW 6186

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Dried Thyme front door color

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Sherwin Williams Dried Thyme Front Door

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13 Kitchen Cabinets Photos

Dried Thyme on cabinets gives a kitchen a sense of intentionality without the risk that comes with louder choices. It's grounded enough to feel permanent, versatile enough to work with whatever countertop material surrounds it.

SW Dried Thyme kitchen cabinets

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9 Misc Photos

See how Dried Thyme is used in narrow hallways to create a "gallery" feel. The color provides a steady, rhythmic background that allows a series of framed photos or art pieces to feel like a cohesive, professional installation.

Sherwin Williams Dried Thyme wall paint color

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3 Dining Room Photos

Pairing Dried Thyme with a white ceiling and high white wainscoting creates a classic, high-contrast look that is perfect for a traditional dining space. It brings a sense of architectural rhythm and formality that is hard to achieve with lighter tones.

SW Dried Thyme dining room color

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Dried Thyme Dining Room

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Dried Thyme Dining Room

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1 Mudroom Photo

Dried Thyme is the perfect partner for durable flooring like slate, brick, or terracotta. It picks up the earthy tones in these materials, creating a mudroom that feels cohesive, rugged, and ready for whatever the weather brings in.

Dried Thyme Laundry Room

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Expert Perspectives

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