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Thyme

#9E8853

RGB 158, 136, 83 · HSL 42°, 31%, 47% · CMYK 0, 14, 47, 38

Thyme is #9E8853 in HEX — rgb(158, 136, 83), hsl(42°, 31%, 47%), cmyk(0%, 14%, 47%, 38%).

Thyme pulls into the mid-tone end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 42°, 31%, 47%. The muted saturation makes it quiet but present, and the hue reads warm. In interior projects it shines on kitchens, breakfast nooks, kids' rooms, accent walls — bringing sunlight indoors. Reads best alongside white trim, natural linen, light oak, brushed brass.

Color Codes

HEX#9E8853

RGB158, 136, 83

HSL42°, 31%, 47%

HSV42°, 47%, 62%

CMYK0, 14, 47, 38

Decimal10389587

CSS RGBrgb(158, 136, 83)

CSS HSLhsl(42, 31%, 47%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Thyme 2148-20

Exact match

Dulux

Tibetan Silk S16D7

ΔE 0.6 · #9C8752

Vista Paint

Sandhurst K-977

ΔE 2.1 · #A48D59

PPG

Safari Scene 11-06

ΔE 2.8 · #9D8A50

Behr

Trinket Gold N290-6

ΔE 2.8 · #9F864D

Dunn-Edwards

Fall Harvest DE6160

ΔE 3.9 · #A78A59

Valspar

Grecian Olive 3008-7A

ΔE 4.3 · #A38759

Sherwin-Williams

Peristyle Brass SW0043

ΔE 5.3 · #AE905E

Kilz

Pickling Spice LF120-01

ΔE 5.6 · #99894A

Hallman-Lindsay

Sabo Garden 402

ΔE 5.7 · #978D59

Colorhouse

Leaf .05 Leaf-05

ΔE 5.9 · #998F5B

IKEA

IKEA157 157

ΔE 8 · #B7975E

RAL

Grey Beige 1019

ΔE 8.5 · #9E9764

Kobra

Beige 04

ΔE 11.9 · #8F6E46

Dutch Boy

Tan Hide DCP-0261

ΔE 13.2 · #B29B79

Farrow & Ball

India Yellow 66

ΔE 16.7 · #CB9E59

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

26/100

Medium

0 · DarkLight · 100

Balanced reflectance — holds colour without washing out. Versatile for most rooms and the most forgiving range for true-to-chip results.

Undertone

TemperatureWarm MasstoneOrange UndertoneYellow

Reads as a warm orange with a yellow undertone showing through, especially in daylight. Pair trim and adjacent colours to either calm or amplify that undertone.

Color Theory

Complementary

#9E8853

#53699D

Analogous

#9D6253

#9E8853

#8E9D53

Triadic

#9E8853

#539D87

#87539D

Split-Complementary

#9E8853

#538E9D

#62539D

Tetradic

#9E8853

#539D62

#53699D

#9D538E

Monochromatic

#39311E

#6B5C38

#9E8853

#BCAA80

#D7CCB2

Rectangle

#9E8853

#699D53

#53699D

#87539D

Compound

#9E8853

#8E9D53

#53699D

#62539D

Variations

Lighter

#B4A071

#C3B699

#DAD4C5

Darker

#7F6C41

#584B2B

#342C19

Saturation

#837C6D

#9D8753

#C69729

Interior Use

Best Rooms

kitchens, breakfast nooks, kids' rooms

Best Uses

accent walls, ceilings, cabinetry highlights

Pairs With

white trim, natural linen, light oak, brushed brass

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

3.44:1

AA Large

vs Black

6.10:1

Deuteranopia

#9E8853

#978D53

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#9E8853

#8C8C5C

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#9E8853

#A08287

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Thyme brings light into spaces that lack it — kitchens, breakfast nooks, kids' rooms wake up under it. The trick with yellow is restraint: lean toward the muted/buttery end if you want it on walls; reserve high-chroma versions for accents and trim.

SymbolismSunlight, clarity, intellect

PersonalityCheerful, alert, sociable

sunlightclarityjoyalertnesskitchenmorning

How it looks under different light

#B69359

Warm Bulb 2700K

Incandescent / soft white LED — pulls colour toward yellow/amber.

#9E8853

Daylight 5500K

Midday natural light or daylight-spec LED — closest to the paint chip.

#A3987E

Cool Bulb 6500K

Cool white LED / overcast daylight — pulls colour toward blue.

Pairs With

#ECEBE9

Trim

Matched off-white

Same hue at 92% lightness — trim reads coordinated, not stark.

#F8F7F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

Near-white with a hint of the hero's undertone — ceiling feels intentional.

#4B5B81

Accent

Complementary punch

Hue +180°, slightly muted for paint vs. screen — use on a door, frame, or single piece.

#574738

Floor

Walnut neutral

Warm mid-brown grounds the scheme regardless of hero hue.

Paint Info

Brand · Product Line

Benjamin Moore / Regal Select Interior

Recommended Finishes

Eggshell (walls) · Pearl (trim) · Matte (ceiling)

Eggshell hides imperfections on main walls while keeping the color rich; pearl on trim adds subtle sheen and easier cleaning; flat matte on ceilings prevents glare.

Best Surfaces

Primary walls · Cabinetry · Doors · Mouldings

Coverage & Dry Time

Typical coverage 350-400 sq ft per gallon over a primed surface.

Touch-dry in ~1 hour. Recoat after 4 hours. Full cure 7-14 days.

Primer

Standard primer is adequate.

Application Tip

Use a 9" microfiber roller on walls and a 2.5" angled sash brush for trim cuts. Two coats minimum for even depth.

Paint Calculator

Wall area (m²)

Coats

Coverage (m² / L)

You'll need

4.0 litres

1.06 US gallons · room for one touch-up coat. Buy slightly more to ensure single-batch match.

Code Snippets

CSS — color

color: #9E8853;

CSS — background

background-color: #9E8853;

CSS Variable

--color-thyme: #9E8853;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'thyme': '#9E8853' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#9E8853] text-[#9E8853]

SCSS

$thyme: #9E8853;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #9E8853?

#9E8853 is Thyme, a mid-tone yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #9E8853 warm or cool?

Thyme reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Thyme?

Thyme works well in kitchens, breakfast nooks, kids' rooms. Designers typically use it for accent walls, ceilings, cabinetry highlights.

What colors pair well with Thyme?

Thyme pairs naturally with white trim, natural linen, light oak, brushed brass. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Thyme?

You can download Thyme on DSGN.HOUSE in 15 designer formats including CSS gradient, Figma, Procreate swatches, Tailwind config, Adobe ASE, SVG, and 4K wallpapers — all free.

What's the hex code for Thyme?

The hex code is #9E8853. In RGB it's 158, 136, 83, and in HSL it's 42°, 31%, 47%.

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