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Lazy Lichen

#6E6E5C

RGB 110, 110, 92 · HSL 60°, 9%, 40% · CMYK 0, 0, 16, 57

Lazy Lichen is #6E6E5C in HEX — rgb(110, 110, 92), hsl(60°, 9%, 40%), cmyk(0%, 0%, 16%, 57%).

Lazy Lichen pulls into the rich end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 60°, 9%, 40%. The neutral saturation makes it near-neutral and forgiving, and the hue reads cool. In interior projects it shines on main walls, trims, ceilings — versatile across nearly any style. Reads best alongside soft whites, natural wood, matte black trim, linen.

Color Codes

HEX#6E6E5C

RGB110, 110, 92

HSL60°, 9%, 40%

HSV60°, 16%, 43%

CMYK0, 0, 16, 57

Decimal7237212

CSS RGBrgb(110, 110, 92)

CSS HSLhsl(60, 9%, 40%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Kilz

Royal Ivy TB-79

ΔE 1 · #70705F

Vista Paint

Hampstead K-913

ΔE 1.3 · #6C6B5A

Sherwin-Williams

Sage Green Light SW2851

ΔE 1.7 · #73705E

PPG

Organic 1029-6

ΔE 2.1 · #747261

Benjamin Moore

Army 2141-30

ΔE 2.2 · #6B6956

Dulux

Mangrove S17A6

ΔE 2.3 · #757361

Dunn-Edwards

Aged Jade DE6245

ΔE 2.3 · #6C6956

Hallman-Lindsay

Eye Of The Storm 423

ΔE 2.3 · #6B6A5B

RAL

Concrete Grey 7023

ΔE 3.1 · #686C5E

Valspar

City Arboretum 6006-4C

ΔE 3.1 · #6D6954

Colorhouse

Stone .06 Stone-06

ΔE 3.1 · #746D5A

Behr

Conifer Green PPU10-19

ΔE 4.1 · #747768

IKEA

IKEA148 148

ΔE 4.3 · #676450

Dutch Boy

Ashton Grey VS-9303

ΔE 4.6 · #66665A

Farrow & Ball

Salon Drab 290

ΔE 6.9 · #726454

Kobra

Green 37

ΔE 10.8 · #515545

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

15/100

Dark

0 · DarkLight · 100

Soaks up light and feels moody and intimate. Great for studies, dining rooms and accent walls; pair with ample lighting.

Undertone

TemperatureWarm MasstoneYellow UndertoneGreen

A near-neutral with a subtle warm green undertone — it will pick up colour from surrounding surfaces and shift noticeably under different light.

Color Theory

Complementary

#6E6E5C

#5D5D6F

Analogous

#6F665D

#6E6E5C

#666F5D

Triadic

#6E6E5C

#5D6F6F

#6F5D6F

Split-Complementary

#6E6E5C

#5D666F

#665D6F

Tetradic

#6E6E5C

#5D6F66

#5D5D6F

#6F5D66

Monochromatic

#1C1C17

#45453A

#6E6E5C

#979782

#B9B9AC

Rectangle

#6E6E5C

#5D6F5D

#5D5D6F

#6F5D6F

Compound

#6E6E5C

#666F5D

#5D5D6F

#665D6F

Variations

Lighter

#90907A

#AAAA9C

#CDCDC6

Darker

#59594A

#3E3E33

#24241D

Saturation

#696963

#6F6F5D

#9E9E2E

Interior Use

Best Rooms

living rooms, bedrooms, kitchens

Best Uses

main walls, trim, accents

Pairs With

soft whites, natural wood, brass, matte black trim

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

5.19:1

vs Black

4.05:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#6E6E5C

#706D5D

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#6E6E5C

#6E6E5F

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#6E6E5C

#6F6B6D

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Lazy Lichen gets out of the way so the architecture and the people in the room do the work. The right neutral is never a default — it reads warm or cool, dusty or sharp depending on its undertone, and that undertone is what makes or breaks the room.

SymbolismBalance, sophistication, calm

PersonalityAdaptable, considered, timeless

versatileneutraltimelessbackdroptrimwall

How it looks under different light

#927F60

Warm Bulb 2700K

Incandescent / soft white LED — pulls colour toward yellow/amber.

#6E6E5C

Daylight 5500K

Midday natural light or daylight-spec LED — closest to the paint chip.

#7F8484

Cool Bulb 6500K

Cool white LED / overcast daylight — pulls colour toward blue.

Pairs With

#EBEBEA

Trim

Matched off-white

Same hue at 92% lightness — trim reads coordinated, not stark.

#F7F7F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

Near-white with a hint of the hero's undertone — ceiling feels intentional.

#41416C

Accent

Complementary punch

Hue +180°, slightly muted for paint vs. screen — use on a door, frame, or single piece.

#574738

Floor

Walnut neutral

Warm mid-brown grounds the scheme regardless of hero hue.

Paint Info

Brand · Product Line

Benjamin Moore / Regal Select Interior

Recommended Finishes

Eggshell (walls) · Pearl (trim) · Matte (ceiling)

Eggshell hides imperfections on main walls while keeping the color rich; pearl on trim adds subtle sheen and easier cleaning; flat matte on ceilings prevents glare.

Best Surfaces

Primary walls · Cabinetry · Doors · Mouldings

Coverage & Dry Time

Typical coverage 350-400 sq ft per gallon over a primed surface.

Touch-dry in ~1 hour. Recoat after 4 hours. Full cure 7-14 days.

Primer

Standard primer is adequate.

Application Tip

Use a 9" microfiber roller on walls and a 2.5" angled sash brush for trim cuts. Two coats minimum for even depth.

Paint Calculator

Wall area (m²)

Coats

Coverage (m² / L)

You'll need

4.0 litres

1.06 US gallons · room for one touch-up coat. Buy slightly more to ensure single-batch match.

Code Snippets

CSS — color

color: #6E6E5C;

CSS — background

background-color: #6E6E5C;

CSS Variable

--color-lazy-lichen: #6E6E5C;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'lazy-lichen': '#6E6E5C' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#6E6E5C] text-[#6E6E5C]

SCSS

$lazy-lichen: #6E6E5C;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #6E6E5C?

#6E6E5C is Lazy Lichen, a mid-tone neutral with a cool undertone.

Is #6E6E5C warm or cool?

Lazy Lichen reads cool, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Lazy Lichen?

Lazy Lichen works well in living rooms, bedrooms, kitchens. Designers typically use it for main walls, trim, accents.

What colors pair well with Lazy Lichen?

Lazy Lichen pairs naturally with soft whites, natural wood, brass, matte black trim. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Lazy Lichen?

You can download Lazy Lichen on DSGN.HOUSE in 15 designer formats including CSS gradient, Figma, Procreate swatches, Tailwind config, Adobe ASE, SVG, and 4K wallpapers — all free.

What's the hex code for Lazy Lichen?

The hex code is #6E6E5C. In RGB it's 110, 110, 92, and in HSL it's 60°, 9%, 40%.

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