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Benjamin Moore Thyme

2148-20 · #9E8853 · LRV 25.5

Compare with other brands: PPG Safari Scene is a 94% match

Thyme (2148-20) is a dark yellow from Benjamin Moore. Its LRV is about 25.5 (dark): it absorbs more light than it reflects. best in well-lit rooms, on accent walls, or on cabinetry. The closest match in another brand is PPG Safari Scene (94% match).

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LRV

25.5 · Dark

Temperature

Warm

Code

2148-20

HEX

#9E8853

RGB

158, 136, 83

HSL

42°, 31%, 47%

Family

Yellows

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Thyme FAQ

What is the LRV of Thyme?

Thyme has an 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.

What is the closest match to Thyme in other brands?

PPG: Safari Scene (PPG11-06), 94%; Glidden: Safari Scene (PPG11-06), 94%; Dunn-Edwards: Fall Harvest (DE6160), 92%; Behr: Gold Ink (S310-6), 91%; Valspar: Golden Moss (T520), 90%; Sherwin-Williams: Peristyle Brass (SW 0043), 89%; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Brassy (HGSW6410), 88%; Farrow & Ball: Duster (No. 319), 82%. Matches are estimated from digital color values and are not 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.