GREENS

Lichen

#8EBAA6

RGB 142, 186, 166 · HSL 153°, 24%, 64% · CMYK 24, 0, 11, 27

Lichen is #8EBAA6 in HEX — rgb(142, 186, 166), hsl(153°, 24%, 64%), cmyk(24%, 0%, 11%, 27%).

Lichen pulls into the light end of the greens spectrum — HSL 153°, 24%, 64%. The muted saturation makes it quiet but present, and the hue reads cool. In interior projects it shines on bedrooms, bathrooms, libraries — for grounding, restorative spaces. Reads best alongside soft white walls, oak floors, brass, warm clay accents.

Color Codes

HEX#8EBAA6

RGB142, 186, 166

HSL153°, 24%, 64%

HSV153°, 24%, 73%

CMYK24, 0, 11, 27

Decimal9353894

CSS RGBrgb(142, 186, 166)

CSS HSLhsl(153, 24%, 64%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Vista Paint

Pioneer Park K-291

ΔE 2.7 · #91C0A9

Dulux

Le Max S26D4

ΔE 3.1 · #85B2A0

Valspar

Green Charm 5008-8A

ΔE 3.3 · #91C2B0

Behr

Mild Evergreen MQ6-37

ΔE 3.5 · #88B8AA

Farrow & Ball

Arsenic 214

ΔE 4.1 · #84B59C

PPG

Key Largo 1140-4

ΔE 4.2 · #7FB6A4

Kilz

Fragrant Herbs RG120-01

ΔE 4.5 · #80B09A

Benjamin Moore

Spring 627

ΔE 4.6 · #9DBFA7

Hallman-Lindsay

Catarina Green 708

ΔE 4.6 · #90C4B4

IKEA

IKEA080 80

ΔE 4.8 · #96BB9F

Sherwin-Williams

Spearmint SW6465

ΔE 4.9 · #94B5A6

Dunn-Edwards

Reeds DE5647

ΔE 5.8 · #A0BCA7

Colorhouse

Water .07 Water-07

ΔE 9.3 · #A6CDC2

RAL

Light Green 6027

ΔE 9.9 · #84C3BE

Dutch Boy

Perrenial Garden DCP-0759

ΔE 12 · #9AB68E

Kobra

Green 32

ΔE 18 · #75C89E

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

44/100

Medium

0 · DarkLight · 100

Balanced reflectance — holds colour without washing out. Versatile for most rooms and the most forgiving range for true-to-chip results.

Undertone

TemperatureCool MasstoneTeal UndertoneGreen

Reads as a cool teal with a green undertone showing through, especially in daylight. Pair trim and adjacent colours to either calm or amplify that undertone.

Color Theory

Complementary

#8EBAA6

#B98DA1

Analogous

#8DB98F

#8EBAA6

#8DB7B9

Triadic

#8EBAA6

#A58DB9

#B9A58D

Split-Complementary

#8EBAA6

#B98DB7

#B98F8D

Tetradic

#8EBAA6

#8F8DB9

#B98DA1

#B7B98D

Monochromatic

#426C59

#5F9B80

#8EBAA6

#BDD6CB

#ECF3F0

Rectangle

#8EBAA6

#8DA1B9

#B98DA1

#B9A58D

Compound

#8EBAA6

#8DB7B9

#B98DA1

#B98F8D

Variations

Lighter

#A4C7B7

#BDD3C9

#D9E4DF

Darker

#63A286

#42715C

#264336

Saturation

#9DAAA4

#8DB9A5

#6ADCA9

Interior Use

Best Rooms

bedrooms, bathrooms, libraries

Best Uses

main walls, cabinetry, soft furniture

Pairs With

soft white walls, oak floors, brass, warm clay accents

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

2.16:1

Fail

vs Black

9.72:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#8EBAA6

#ACABA8

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#8EBAA6

#B3B3A9

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#8EBAA6

#92B6B7

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Lichen sits in the part of the spectrum the eye relaxes into. Designers reach for green when a room needs to feel like a refuge — bedrooms, libraries, bathrooms — because it lowers visual blood-pressure without flattening the space.

SymbolismGrowth, balance, nature

PersonalitySteady, grounded, thoughtful

calmnaturerestorativebalancebedroomlibrary

How it looks under different light

#AAB898

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#8EBAA6

Daylight 5500K

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

#97BDBC

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EAEBEB

Trim

Matched off-white

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

#F7F8F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

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

#A86E88

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 · Trim · Soft furniture

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: #8EBAA6;

CSS — background

background-color: #8EBAA6;

CSS Variable

--color-lichen: #8EBAA6;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'lichen': '#8EBAA6' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#8EBAA6] text-[#8EBAA6]

SCSS

$lichen: #8EBAA6;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #8EBAA6?

#8EBAA6 is Lichen, a soft green with a cool undertone.

Is #8EBAA6 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Lichen?

Lichen works well in bedrooms, bathrooms, libraries. Designers typically use it for main walls, cabinetry, soft furniture.

What colors pair well with Lichen?

Lichen pairs naturally with soft white walls, oak floors, brass, warm clay accents. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Lichen?

You can download 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 Lichen?

The hex code is #8EBAA6. In RGB it's 142, 186, 166, and in HSL it's 153°, 24%, 64%.

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