Dried Thyme
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 add character and warmth 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
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 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.
Living room in Dried Thyme offers earthy warmth with soft, natural undertones.
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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 walls painted Dried Thyme establish a restful, nature-inspired environment.
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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.
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
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.
Bathroom walls in Dried Thyme create a spa-like retreat with natural appeal.
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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.
Home office painted Dried Thyme promotes calm focus and creativity.
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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.
Exterior of home finished in Dried Thyme blends seamlessly with landscaping.
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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.
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
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.
Cabinet doors painted in Dried Thyme bring muted elegance to this kitchen workspace.
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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.
Walls painted in muted Dried Thyme provide a serene, neutral backdrop.
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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.
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
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.
Laundry room walls in Dried Thyme make this utilitarian space feel intentional.
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Expert Perspectives
In-depth articles and real-home features from across our network of home and design sites.
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.