Olivetone vs Thyme paint color comparison

Olivetone vs Thyme

OlivetoneBenjamin MoorevsThymeBenjamin MooreΔE 4.1 — Noticeable difference

Olivetone and Thyme come from the same Benjamin Moore collection. Both sit in the beige family, which is useful context if you're narrowing within a single hue direction. The 4-point LRV gap — 25 for Thyme vs 22 for Olivetone — means Thyme will open up a space more effectively. Both share a red character, which means they'll respond to light and surrounding materials in similar ways. ΔE 4.1 means they're clearly different, but not dramatically so — they'd pair well in the same room. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.

Color Details

Olivetone
Benjamin Moore · 252
LRV21.7
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number252
UndertoneRed
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessDark
Thyme
Benjamin Moore · 2148-20
LRV25.4
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number2148-20
UndertoneRed
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessMedium

Olivetone vs Thyme Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Olivetone on one side and Thyme on the other.

Bathroom
Bedroom
House
Kitchen Cabinets
Living Room

Digital color is approximate. These simulations are generated from the manufacturer's hex values and overlaid on grayscale room photos — your screen's calibration, brightness, and viewing angle all affect how they render. Before committing to either color, test physical samples in your own space under the light you actually live with.