ColorplanLichen
No.19 · Farrow & Ball
LRV 34 · mid-tone
0 black100 white
Farrow & Ball Lichen (No.19) is a deep green with a warm yellow undertone and an LRV of 34. Closest matches: Benjamin Moore Louisburg Green (HC-113), Sherwin-Williams Evergreen Fog (SW 9130) and Behr Clary Sage (PPU11-07). For trim, try All White (No.2005).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Farrow & Ball whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Green |
| LRV | 33.7 (mid-tone; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #9C9F89 |
| RGB | 156, 159, 137 |
| HSL | 68°, 10%, 58% |
About Lichen
Lichen (No.19) is a deep green from Farrow & Ball with a warm yellow undertone. With an LRV of 34, Lichen absorbs more light than it reflects, so it works best in rooms with good natural light or where you want a cozier feel.
In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Lichen's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward. It's a good fit for bedrooms, offices, kitchen islands and cabinets and accent walls. Next to Pigeon (No.25), it's warmer and more colorful.
How Lichen changes with the light
Lichen has a gentle warm undertone that keeps it from going cold in north-facing rooms, and it looks a touch warmer again in afternoon west light.
North-facing rooms
Lichen's warmth balances the cool north light, which is why warmer colors are the safe pick for north rooms.
East-facing rooms
Lichen will look warmer and brighter in the morning and cooler and grayer by afternoon; check a sample at both times.
South-facing rooms
Bright south light shows Lichen close to its true color, slightly lighter and warmer.
West-facing rooms
Lichen will glow warmer in the late afternoon.
See Lichen in real homes
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Lichen 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.
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical · ΔE 0.6
Also close: Raintree Green (ΔE 1.0)
Compare side by side →Sherwin-Williams
Close · ΔE 4.3
Also close: Clary Sage (ΔE 4.4)
Compare side by side →Similar Farrow & Ball colors
Lichen questions
What undertone does Lichen have?
Lichen has a warm yellow undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Lichen's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is Lichen a light or dark color?
Lichen has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 33.7 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a deep color. With an LRV of 34, Lichen absorbs more light than it reflects, so it works best in rooms with good natural light or where you want a cozier feel.
What is the closest match to Lichen in other paint brands?
Benjamin Moore: Louisburg Green HC-113 (nearly identical, ΔE 0.6); Sherwin-Williams: Evergreen Fog SW 9130 (close, ΔE 4.3); Behr: Clary Sage PPU11-07 (close, ΔE 3.9). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Lichen?
Try All White (No.2005) on both trim and ceiling. It's a Farrow & Ball white that shares Lichen's undertone, so the room feels coordinated without looking stark.
Where does Lichen work best?
Lichen works well in bedrooms, offices, kitchen islands and cabinets and accent walls. With an LRV of 34, Lichen absorbs more light than it reflects, so it works best in rooms with good natural light or where you want a cozier feel.
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