Color spec
| Brand | Farrow & Ball |
| Name | Lichen |
| SKU | No. 19 |
| Hex | #9C9F89 |
| RGB | 156, 159, 137 |
| HSL | 68°, 10%, 58% |
| LRV | 34 |
| Undertone | warm yellow tone |
| Family | Gray |
About Farrow & Ball Lichen
Lichen sits in the mid-range at LRV 34, 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 is versatile enough for full rooms but has enough depth to anchor a space, so it suits living rooms, bedrooms and cabinetry alike. Grays like this read as a modern neutral and sit comfortably alongside both warm woods and cool metals.
Closest matches by brand
18 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 gray from that brand.
Sherwin-Williams
Behr
Benjamin Moore
Valspar
PPG / Glidden
Glidden
Dutch Boy
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Magnolia Home
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
Rodda
C2 Paint
Portola Paints
Backdrop
Rust-Oleum
Kompozit
Similar Farrow & Ball colors
closest in the Farrow & Ball deckThe nearest shades to Lichen within Farrow & Ball'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 #9C9F89 in HSL space. Pair Lichen 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.
Farrow & Ball Lichen Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Lichen 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 Farrow & Ball No. 19 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Lichen
Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Lichen. The nearest is Green Sprout (SW 7728) at ΔE 3.85 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 34 vs 34). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Green Sprout swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Lichen
At Behr, the closest color to Lichen is Warm Stone (BXC-10) — very close at ΔE 2.1, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 35 vs 34) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Warm Stone swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Lichen
The closest Benjamin Moore equivalent of Lichen is Louisburg Green (HC-113). At ΔE 0.61 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm yellow undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 33 vs 34). If Benjamin Moore is your counter, order Louisburg Green and you'll get the same color. See the full Louisburg Green swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Lichen
At Valspar, the closest color to Lichen is Bushel (T617) — very close at ΔE 3.42, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 33.4 vs 34) and carries a cool green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Bushel swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Lichen
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Lichen is Zebra Grass (PPG1126-5) — very close at ΔE 2.09, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 35 vs 34) and carries a cool green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Zebra Grass swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Lichen
Glidden has no exact twin of Lichen. The nearest is Khaki Green (60YY 33/130) at ΔE 3.77 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 33 vs 34). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Khaki Green swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Lichen
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Lichen is Mossed Thicket (424-3DB) — very close at ΔE 2.13, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 35 vs 34) and carries a cool green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Mossed Thicket swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Lichen
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Lichen. The nearest is Thorntree (HGSW 3284) at ΔE 4.98 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 32 vs 34). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Thorntree swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Lichen
The closest Dunn-Edwards equivalent of Lichen is Flagstone Quartzite (DET517). At ΔE 0.58 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool green undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 33 vs 34). If Dunn-Edwards is your counter, order Flagstone Quartzite and you'll get the same color. See the full Flagstone Quartzite swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Lichen
At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Lichen is Lucky Day (0428) — very close at ΔE 2.77, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 33 vs 34) and carries a cool green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Lucky Day swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Lichen
Hirshfield's's nearest match is Wainscot Green (H0081), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.23). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 33 vs 34) and carries a warm yellow undertone, so it substitutes for Lichen without repainting risk. See the full Wainscot Green swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Lichen
Rodda has no exact twin of Lichen. The nearest is Anise (CA155) at ΔE 4.83 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 32 vs 34). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Anise swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Lichen
The closest C2 Paint equivalent of Lichen is Lilypad (C2-683). At ΔE 0.89 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm yellow undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 34 vs 34). If C2 Paint is your counter, order Lilypad and you'll get the same color. See the full Lilypad swatch →
Portola Paints Equivalent of Lichen
At Portola Paints, the closest color to Lichen is Bronson (BRONSON) — very close at ΔE 2.33, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 31 vs 34) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Bronson swatch →
Rust-Oleum Equivalent of Lichen
At Rust-Oleum, the closest color to Lichen is Tate Green (371674) — very close at ΔE 2.57, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 38 vs 34) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Tate Green swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Lichen
At Kompozit, the closest color to Lichen is Orestes (0379) — very close at ΔE 3.38, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 32 vs 34) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Orestes swatch →