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Lichen

#9AA22B

RGB 154, 162, 43 · HSL 64°, 58%, 40% · CMYK 5, 0, 73, 36

Lichen is #9AA22B in HEX — rgb(154, 162, 43), hsl(64°, 58%, 40%), cmyk(5%, 0%, 73%, 36%).

Lichen pulls into the rich end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 64°, 58%, 40%. The balanced saturation makes it confident without overpowering, and the hue reads warm. In interior projects it shines on kitchens, breakfast nooks, kids' rooms, accent walls — bringing sunlight indoors. Reads best alongside white trim, natural linen, light oak, brushed brass.

Color Codes

HEX#9AA22B

RGB154, 162, 43

HSL64°, 58%, 40%

HSV64°, 73%, 64%

CMYK5, 0, 73, 36

Decimal10134059

CSS RGBrgb(154, 162, 43)

CSS HSLhsl(64, 58%, 40%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

PPG

Lichen 1219-7

Exact match

Vista Paint

Parisan Park K-384

ΔE 3.4 · #97A631

Hallman-Lindsay

Science Experiment 781

ΔE 5.8 · #91A135

Behr

Spring Moss 390D-6

ΔE 5.9 · #9F9F35

Dulux

Munchkin S20G9

ΔE 6.7 · #9FB139

Valspar

Asparagus 6008-8C

ΔE 8.5 · #AEB83A

Dunn-Edwards

Martian DE5475

ΔE 9.8 · #AEA132

Benjamin Moore

Limeade CSP-865

ΔE 10.7 · #B1BE4E

Kilz

Better Lime LH280

ΔE 11.6 · #929437

RAL

Curry 1027

ΔE 11.9 · #9D9101

Sherwin-Williams

High Strung SW6705

ΔE 13.1 · #AC9825

Colorhouse

Thrive .03 Thrive-03

ΔE 14.5 · #B0C05D

IKEA

IKEA021 21

ΔE 22.3 · #BEC675

Dutch Boy

Temptations VS-9503

ΔE 22.4 · #A3CD39

Kobra

Yellow 06

ΔE 26 · #F2D964

Farrow & Ball

Babouche 223

ΔE 27.3 · #ECC363

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

33/100

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

TemperatureWarm MasstoneYellow UndertoneGreen

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

Color Theory

Complementary

#9AA22B

#332BA1

Analogous

#A16E2B

#9AA22B

#5EA12B

Triadic

#9AA22B

#2B99A1

#A12B99

Split-Complementary

#9AA22B

#2B5EA1

#6E2BA1

Tetradic

#9AA22B

#2BA16E

#332BA1

#A12B5E

Monochromatic

#26280B

#60651B

#9AA22B

#C6CF4A

#D9DF86

Rectangle

#9AA22B

#2BA133

#332BA1

#A12B99

Compound

#9AA22B

#5EA12B

#332BA1

#6E2BA1

Variations

Lighter

#C2CC3E

#CAD076

#DCDFB4

Darker

#7D8320

#575C14

#34360B

Saturation

#757854

#99A12B

#ACB715

Interior Use

Best Rooms

kitchens, breakfast nooks, kids' rooms

Best Uses

accent walls, ceilings, cabinetry highlights

Pairs With

white trim, natural linen, light oak, brushed brass

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

2.77:1

Fail

vs Black

7.58:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#9AA22B

#A9992F

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#9AA22B

#A1A14A

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#9AA22B

#A0969D

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Lichen brings light into spaces that lack it — kitchens, breakfast nooks, kids' rooms wake up under it. The trick with yellow is restraint: lean toward the muted/buttery end if you want it on walls; reserve high-chroma versions for accents and trim.

SymbolismSunlight, clarity, intellect

PersonalityCheerful, alert, sociable

sunlightclarityjoyalertnesskitchenmorning

How it looks under different light

#B3A63B

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#9AA22B

Daylight 5500K

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

#A0AB60

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECEDE8

Trim

Matched off-white

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

#F8F8F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

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

#322C81

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: #9AA22B;

CSS — background

background-color: #9AA22B;

CSS Variable

--color-lichen: #9AA22B;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'lichen': '#9AA22B' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#9AA22B] text-[#9AA22B]

SCSS

$lichen: #9AA22B;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #9AA22B?

#9AA22B is Lichen, a mid-tone yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #9AA22B warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Lichen?

Lichen works well in kitchens, breakfast nooks, kids' rooms. Designers typically use it for accent walls, ceilings, cabinetry highlights.

What colors pair well with Lichen?

Lichen pairs naturally with white trim, natural linen, light oak, brushed brass. 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 #9AA22B. In RGB it's 154, 162, 43, and in HSL it's 64°, 58%, 40%.

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