Dried Thyme
There is more to Sherwin-Williams Dried Thyme (6186) than the swatch alone: its depth, undertones and setting all shape the final impression. A muted saturation softens the hue, giving it a quieter quality that can sit comfortably among layered neutrals. Because screens flatten both light and texture, sample the paint beside the finishes that will ultimately surround it.
Hex
#7B8070LRV
20.82
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.
Dried Thyme in Rooms
Follow Dried Thyme from one space to another and watch how light, scale and surrounding materials reshape its character. 66 sourced room photos sit alongside 7 generated visualizations.
8 Living Room Photos
Dried Thyme (6186) moves through 8 living room images without becoming a fixed prescription for the room. Its neutral temperature gives the surrounding palette unusual influence over the final mood.
Living room in Dried Thyme offers earthy warmth with soft, natural undertones.
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7 Bedroom Photos
Dried Thyme (6186) offers a starting mood rather than a finished formula: Its neutral temperature gives the surrounding palette unusual influence over the final mood. Test it under gentle morning light and low evening lamps.
Bedroom walls painted Dried Thyme establish a restful, nature-inspired environment.
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2 Kitchen Photos
Dried Thyme (6186) offers a starting mood rather than a finished formula: Its neutral temperature gives the surrounding palette unusual influence over the final mood. Test it under daylight, task lighting and evening pendants.
Kitchen cabinets finished in Dried Thyme bring organic elegance to cooking spaces.
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Kitchen walls in Dried Thyme provide a warm, welcoming cooking environment.
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13 Bathroom Photos
Against tile, stone, glass, timber and metal fixtures, Dried Thyme (6186) may feel quieter, sharper or more atmospheric than the digital swatch alone. An LRV of 20.8 lets the color hold its identity across both brighter and more shaded parts of the room.
Bathroom walls in Dried Thyme create a spa-like retreat with natural appeal.
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1 Home Office Photo
The 1 home office image turn a green swatch into something more spatial and expressive. Its muted saturation softens the color’s edges, making texture and shadow part of the composition.
Home office painted Dried Thyme promotes calm focus and creativity.
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13 House Photos
13 house images place Dried Thyme (6186) in an exterior viewed across distance, weather and the changing sky. An LRV of 20.8 lets the color hold its identity across both brighter and more shaded parts of the room.
Exterior of home finished in Dried Thyme blends seamlessly with landscaping.
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3 Front Door Photos
The 3 front door images turn a green swatch into something more spatial and expressive. Its muted saturation softens the color’s edges, making texture and shadow part of the composition.
Front door in Dried Thyme makes a welcoming, nature-inspired first impression.
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Front door stained in Dried Thyme makes a bold architectural statement.
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Vintage entryway door finished in Dried Thyme welcomes visitors with quiet distinction.
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13 Kitchen Cabinets Photos
13 kitchen cabinets images trace Dried Thyme (6186) through the repetition of doors, drawers and shadow lines. Its place within Pottery Barn Kids hints at the range of palettes it can inhabit.
Cabinet doors painted in Dried Thyme bring muted elegance to this kitchen workspace.
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9 Misc Photos
Its place within Pottery Barn Kids hints at the range of palettes it can inhabit. In this setting, let the varied light of hallways, corners and transitional rooms and a changing mix of architectural details and personal finishes guide the final sample decision.
Walls painted in muted Dried Thyme provide a serene, neutral backdrop.
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3 Dining Room Photos
The 3 dining room images turn a green swatch into something more spatial and expressive. Its muted saturation softens the color’s edges, making texture and shadow part of the composition.
Dining room walls painted Dried Thyme encourage intimate, relaxed meals.
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Dining area painted Dried Thyme fosters a sophisticated, intimate atmosphere.
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Dining room walls in Dried Thyme create an elegant backdrop for gatherings.
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1 Mudroom Photo
Across 1 mudroom image, Dried Thyme (6186) meets doorway light and the softer illumination of an internal passage. Its neutral temperature gives the surrounding palette unusual influence over the final mood.
Laundry room walls in Dried Thyme make this utilitarian space feel intentional.
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Expert Perspectives
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Coordinating Colors
Ethereal White reflects far more light (LRV 76 vs 21), opening up a space where Dried Thyme encloses it.
At LRV 63 vs 21, Grecian Ivory is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 38 vs 21, Prairie Grass is decisively the brighter choice.
Trim Color
Ethereal White reflects far more light (LRV 76 vs 21), opening up a space where Dried Thyme encloses it.
Similar Colors
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 21 vs 21), so neither reads brighter in a room.
With LRVs of 21 and 21, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
With LRVs of 24 and 21, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 23 vs 21), so neither reads brighter in a room.
With LRVs of 21 and 19, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
With LRVs of 21 and 21, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
With LRVs of 23 and 21, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
With LRVs of 21 and 20, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
With LRVs of 21 and 21, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 22 vs 21), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Complementary Colors
A 5-point LRV gap (21 vs 16) makes Dried Thyme the marginally brighter of the two.
A 9-point LRV gap (21 vs 12) makes Dried Thyme the marginally brighter of the two.
Dried Thyme reads slightly lighter (LRV 21 vs 11), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
Elation reflects far more light (LRV 72 vs 21), opening up a space where Dried Thyme encloses it.
Inspired Lilac reflects far more light (LRV 71 vs 21), opening up a space where Dried Thyme encloses it.
Dried Thyme reads slightly lighter (LRV 21 vs 16), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
Dried Thyme reads slightly lighter (LRV 21 vs 16), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
Lighter Colors
A 8-point LRV gap (29 vs 21) makes Illusive Green the marginally brighter of the two.
Jade Dragon reads slightly lighter (LRV 30 vs 21), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
At LRV 41 vs 21, Willow Tree is decisively the brighter choice.
Coastal Plain reflects far more light (LRV 37 vs 21), opening up a space where Dried Thyme encloses it.
Cascade Green reflects far more light (LRV 43 vs 21), opening up a space where Dried Thyme encloses it.
Darker Colors
At LRV 21 vs 8, Dried Thyme is decisively the brighter choice.
Dried Thyme reflects far more light (LRV 21 vs 6), opening up a space where Ripe Olive encloses it.
Dried Thyme reads slightly lighter (LRV 21 vs 14), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
A 11-point LRV gap (21 vs 10) makes Dried Thyme the marginally brighter of the two.
A 8-point LRV gap (21 vs 13) makes Dried Thyme the marginally brighter of the two.
Color Codes
Manufacturer description
This organic, outdoorsy shade feels fresh and sophisticated - perfect for making a statement on kitchen cabinets. A hint of blue keeps it cool and calming.