Color spec
| Brand | Benjamin Moore |
| Name | Lichen Green |
| SKU | 2150-20 |
| Hex | #A89343 |
| RGB | 168, 147, 67 |
| HSL | 48°, 43%, 46% |
| LRV | 30 |
| Undertone | warm yellow tone |
| Family | Yellow |
About Benjamin Moore Lichen Green
Lichen Green sits in the mid-range at LRV 30, so it shifts visibly through the day — lighter and more open in morning light, deeper and moodier after dark. Its yellow 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.
Lichen Green is versatile enough for full rooms but has enough depth to anchor a space, so it suits living rooms, bedrooms and cabinetry alike. Yellows lift kitchens, hallways and kids' rooms with warmth.
Closest matches by brand
13 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 yellow from that brand.
Sherwin-Williams
Behr
Valspar
PPG / Glidden
Glidden
Dutch Boy
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
Rodda
C2 Paint
Kompozit
Similar Benjamin Moore colors
closest in the Benjamin Moore deckThe nearest shades to Lichen Green within Benjamin Moore'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 #A89343 in HSL space. Pair Lichen 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.
Benjamin Moore Lichen Green Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Lichen 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 Benjamin Moore 2150-20 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Lichen Green
Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Lichen Green. The nearest is Tupelo Tree (SW 6417) at ΔE 4.46 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 28 vs 30). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Tupelo Tree swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Lichen Green
The closest Behr equivalent of Lichen Green is Brazilian Citrine (S310-5). At ΔE 0.78 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm yellow undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 30 vs 30). If Behr is your counter, order Brazilian Citrine and you'll get the same color. See the full Brazilian Citrine swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Lichen Green
At Valspar, the closest color to Lichen Green is Crushed Oregano (6007-6C) — very close at ΔE 3.28, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 28.5 vs 30) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Crushed Oregano swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Lichen Green
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Lichen Green is Obsession (PPG1108-7) — very close at ΔE 2.46, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 31 vs 30) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Obsession swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Lichen Green
At Glidden, the closest color to Lichen Green is Obsession (PPG1108-7) — very close at ΔE 2.7, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 31 vs 30) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Obsession swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Lichen Green
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Lichen Green is Artichoke Stem (122-7DB) — very close at ΔE 2.47, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 29 vs 30) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Artichoke Stem swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Lichen Green
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Lichen Green. The nearest is Green Gum Tree (HGSW 2223) at ΔE 4.46 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 28 vs 30). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Green Gum Tree swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Lichen Green
The closest Dunn-Edwards equivalent of Lichen Green is 18th Century Green (DE5460). At ΔE 0.98 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm yellow undertone and runs slightly darker (LRV 27 vs 30). If Dunn-Edwards is your counter, order 18th Century Green and you'll get the same color. See the full 18th Century Green swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Lichen Green
At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Lichen Green is Rain Boots (0802) — very close at ΔE 3.41, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 32 vs 30) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Rain Boots swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Lichen Green
At Hirshfield's, the closest color to Lichen Green is Rain Boots (0802) — very close at ΔE 2.27, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 30 vs 30) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Rain Boots swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Lichen Green
At C2 Paint, the closest color to Lichen Green is Serengeti (C2-648) — very close at ΔE 2.55, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 33 vs 30) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Serengeti swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Lichen Green
At Kompozit, the closest color to Lichen Green is Rain Boots (0802) — very close at ΔE 2.27, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 30 vs 30) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Rain Boots swatch →