Dried Thyme vs Trek Tan
Both from Sherwin-Williams's palette. Hue-wise, Dried Thyme belongs to the grey family and Trek Tan to the beige family. Trek Tan (LRV 46) reflects noticeably more light than Dried Thyme (LRV 21), a difference of 25 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Dried Thyme runs neutral while Trek Tan is decidedly warm, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. With a ΔE of 26.5, the contrast is hard to miss. These aren't variations on a theme — they're two different answers to the same question. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.
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Dried Thyme vs Trek Tan Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Dried Thyme on one side and Trek Tan on the other.
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.
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