ColorplanBenjamin Moore Lichen Stone (CSP-820) is a mid-tone beige with a warm yellow undertone and an LRV of 51. Closest matches: Sherwin-Williams Softened Green (SW 6177), Farrow & Ball Cooking Apple Green (No.32) and Behr Back to Nature (S340-4). For trim, try Alabaster (OC-129).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Benjamin Moore whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Beige |
| LRV | 50.8 (mid-tone; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #C2BE9F |
| RGB | 194, 190, 159 |
| HSL | 53°, 22%, 69% |
About Lichen Stone
Lichen Stone (CSP-820) is a mid-tone beige from Benjamin Moore with a warm yellow undertone. With an LRV of 51, Lichen Stone has visible color without darkening a room much.
In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Lichen Stone's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward. It's a good fit for open-plan living areas, hallways, living rooms and bedrooms. Next to Richmond Gray (HC-96), it's darker.
How Lichen Stone changes with the light
Lichen Stone has a strong warm undertone that balances cool north light well. In strong south or west sun it can look more golden, so check a sample at midday and in the late afternoon.
North-facing rooms
Lichen Stone's warmth balances the cool north light, which is why warmer colors are the safe pick for north rooms.
East-facing rooms
Lichen Stone will look warmer and brighter in the morning and cooler and grayer by afternoon; check a sample at both times.
South-facing rooms
In strong south light Lichen Stone can turn noticeably more yellow or orange; test a sample at midday.
West-facing rooms
Lichen Stone will glow warmer in the late afternoon, so check it at sunset if you want to avoid a strong yellow cast.
See Lichen Stone in real homes
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Lichen Stone equivalents in other brands
The closest color from each brand. ΔE (“delta E”) scores how different two colors look: under 2.5 is very hard to tell apart on a wall, over 5 is clearly different.
Farrow & Ball
Close · ΔE 2.7
Also close: Ball Green (ΔE 2.7)
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Lichen Stone questions
What undertone does Lichen Stone have?
Lichen Stone has a warm yellow undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Lichen Stone's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is Lichen Stone a light or dark color?
Lichen Stone has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 50.8 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a mid-tone color. With an LRV of 51, Lichen Stone has visible color without darkening a room much.
What is the closest match to Lichen Stone in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Softened Green SW 6177 (close, ΔE 3.8); Farrow & Ball: Cooking Apple Green No.32 (close, ΔE 2.7); Behr: Back to Nature S340-4 (close, ΔE 3.5). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Lichen Stone?
Try Alabaster (OC-129) on trim and Distant Gray (OC-68) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Lichen Stone's undertone.
Where does Lichen Stone work best?
Lichen Stone works well in open-plan living areas, hallways, living rooms and bedrooms. With an LRV of 51, Lichen Stone has visible color without darkening a room much.
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