Dried Thyme

Overview

Sherwin-Williams Dried Thyme (SW 6186) is a grounded, muted green with a soft gray influence. Its earthy character brings the calm of a garden indoors without feeling overly bright or distinctly rustic. With its balanced appearance and hex value of #7B8070, Dried Thyme reads as a medium-to-deep color that can make a room feel collected, comfortable, and connected to nature.

This is a versatile choice for homeowners who want more personality than a traditional neutral but still prefer a refined, understated palette. Dried Thyme works especially well in homes with natural wood, stone, woven textures, aged metals, and warm white finishes.

Undertones

Dried Thyme has clear green undertones softened by gray, which keeps the color from appearing too saturated. Depending on the lighting, it may look more like a quiet sage green, a weathered olive, or a gray-green neutral. In north-facing rooms or spaces with cool LED lighting, the gray influence may become more noticeable. In south-facing rooms and areas with warm bulbs, its earthy green character tends to stand out.

Always test a sample on multiple walls before painting. Surrounding finishes, flooring, and the amount of natural light can significantly affect how this nuanced color appears throughout the day.

Best Rooms

Dried Thyme is an excellent choice for bedrooms, offices, living rooms, dining rooms, and entryways. In a bedroom, it creates a restful backdrop that pairs naturally with linen bedding, light oak, and warm neutral textiles. In a home office, the color feels focused and sophisticated without the formality of a dark gray or navy.

It can also bring depth to a dining room or breakfast area, especially when paired with natural wood furniture and simple white or cream accents. In open-concept homes, Dried Thyme can define a room while still coordinating comfortably with nearby beige, white, and wood tones.

Cabinets

Dried Thyme is a strong cabinet color for kitchens, laundry rooms, bathrooms, and built-ins. It offers a distinctive alternative to white, black, or standard gray cabinetry while remaining easy to live with. On kitchen islands, it can add a grounded focal point without overwhelming the room. On full-height cabinets, balance the color with light countertops, warm metal hardware, and a soft neutral wall color.

Because cabinet surfaces receive frequent handling, professional preparation is essential. STRIPES PAINTING CO. can help ensure proper cleaning, sanding, priming, and application for a smooth, durable finish.

Exterior Use

Dried Thyme can be an attractive exterior color for shutters, front doors, garage doors, porch ceilings, and selected siding applications. Its subdued green appearance complements brick, natural stone, cedar, and warm white trim. On full exteriors, it will appear more substantial than it does on a small interior swatch, so sampling in direct and shaded conditions is especially important.

Trim Pairings

For a crisp look, pair Dried Thyme with a warm white such as Sherwin-Williams Alabaster. Shoji White can create a softer, more blended contrast, while a deeper charcoal or bronze accent can provide definition on doors and hardware. Natural wood trim and stained beams are also excellent companions.

Coordinating Colors

Dried Thyme coordinates well with warm whites, creamy off-whites, light taupes, and gentle greiges. Consider Sherwin-Williams Alabaster, Shoji White, Accessible Beige, or Repose Gray for nearby walls and trim, depending on the desired level of contrast. Muted terracotta, dusty blue, and natural tan accents can add dimension without competing with the green.

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