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Benjamin Moore Thyme
2148-20 · #9E8853 · LRV ~25.5
Closest tone in another brand: PPG Safari Scene (~94% proximity)Thyme (2148-20) is a dark yellow from Benjamin Moore, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV about 25.5 (dark): it absorbs more light than it reflects. best in well-lit rooms, on accent walls, or on cabinetry. The closest tone in another brand is PPG Safari Scene (~94% proximity).
Closest tone to Thyme in other brands
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LRV (estimated)
25.5 · Dark
Temperature
Warm
Code
2148-20
HEX
#9E8853
RGB
158, 136, 83
HSL
42°, 31%, 47%
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Thyme FAQ
What is the LRV of Thyme?
Thyme has an estimated LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 25.5 on a 0–100 scale, which is dark. It absorbs more light than it reflects. Best in well-lit rooms, on accent walls, or on cabinetry. It is an estimate from the digital HEX, not the LRV published by the brand.
What is the closest tone to Thyme in other brands?
PPG: Safari Scene (PPG11-06), ~94% proximity; Glidden: Safari Scene (PPG11-06), ~94% proximity; Dunn-Edwards: Fall Harvest (DE6160), ~92% proximity; Behr: Gold Ink (S310-6), ~91% proximity; Valspar: Golden Moss (T520), ~90% proximity; Sherwin-Williams: Peristyle Brass (SW 0043), ~89% proximity; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Brassy (HGSW6410), ~88% proximity; Farrow & Ball: Duster (No. 319), ~82% proximity. These are estimates of digital closeness on screen, not proven physical equivalence or official conversions; always compare a real sample of both.
What is the HEX code of Thyme?
The HEX code of Thyme (2148-20) is #9E8853, RGB 158, 136, 83. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.