Color spec
| Brand | Behr |
| Name | Thyme Green |
| SKU | 420D-6 |
| Hex | #5FA512 |
| RGB | 95, 165, 18 |
| HSL | 89°, 80%, 36% |
| LRV | 29 |
| Undertone | cool green tone |
| Family | Green |
About Behr Thyme Green
Thyme Green sits in the mid-range at LRV 29, so it shifts visibly through the day — lighter and more open in morning light, deeper and moodier after dark. Its green undertone is the part to watch: it gets picked up by whatever sits next to it, so test it against your trim, floor and the room's main light before committing. South-facing rooms will pull it lighter and warmer, while north light cools it down.
Thyme Green is versatile enough for full rooms but has enough depth to anchor a space, so it suits living rooms, bedrooms and cabinetry alike. Greens bridge indoors and out, so they suit living rooms, kitchens and sunrooms.
Closest matches by brand
7 brands within ΔE 5The closest matches per brand by ΔE2000, computed against each brand's full deck. Only colors within ΔE 5 (close enough to substitute on a wall) are shown — brands with no real match are left off. Tap any swatch for its full single-color spec; tap the brand title to browse all green from that brand.
Sherwin-Williams
Benjamin Moore
Valspar
Dutch Boy
Dunn-Edwards
Hirshfield's
Kompozit
Similar Behr colors
closest in the Behr deckThe nearest shades to Thyme Green within Behr's own range, ranked by perceptual color distance — useful when you want the same look a touch lighter, darker, or warmer.
Coordinated palette
Generated by hue-rotating #5FA512 in HSL space. Pair Thyme Green with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.
Accessibility (WCAG contrast)
WCAG 2.1: AA = 4.5:1 normal text · AA Large = 3:1 large text · AAA = 7:1 normal text.
Behr Thyme Green Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Thyme Green from a different paint counter? Below is the single closest color in each major US deck and how close it really is. Remember that any paint store can also custom-tint Behr 420D-6 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Thyme Green
Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Thyme Green. The nearest is Jolly Green (SW 6931) at ΔE 4.51 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 30 vs 29). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Jolly Green swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Thyme Green
At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Thyme Green is Neon Lime (2031-10) — very close at ΔE 2.74, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 29 vs 29) and carries a cool green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Neon Lime swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Thyme Green
At Valspar, the closest color to Thyme Green is Plus Ultra (8001-29G) — very close at ΔE 2.77, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 27 vs 29) and carries a cool green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Plus Ultra swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Thyme Green
Dutch Boy has no exact twin of Thyme Green. The nearest is Pied Piper (126-7DB) at ΔE 4.51 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 30 vs 29). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Pied Piper swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Thyme Green
Dunn-Edwards has no exact twin of Thyme Green. The nearest is Leprechaun (DEA126) at ΔE 4.12 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 32 vs 29). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Leprechaun swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Thyme Green
Hirshfield's has no exact twin of Thyme Green. The nearest is Green Gone Wild (0774) at ΔE 3.9 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 30 vs 29). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Green Gone Wild swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Thyme Green
Kompozit has no exact twin of Thyme Green. The nearest is Green Gone Wild (0774) at ΔE 3.9 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 30 vs 29). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Green Gone Wild swatch →