GREYS

Lichen Green

#9DA693

RGB 157, 166, 147 · HSL 88°, 10%, 61% · CMYK 5, 0, 11, 35

Lichen Green is #9DA693 in HEX — rgb(157, 166, 147), hsl(88°, 10%, 61%), cmyk(5%, 0%, 11%, 35%).

Lichen Green pulls into the light end of the greys spectrum — HSL 88°, 10%, 61%. The neutral saturation makes it near-neutral and forgiving, and the hue reads cool. In interior projects it shines on walls, soft furniture, hard surfaces — as the project's quiet backbone. Reads best alongside white trim, natural wood, brass, soft black accents.

Color Codes

HEX#9DA693

RGB157, 166, 147

HSL88°, 10%, 61%

HSV88°, 11%, 65%

CMYK5, 0, 11, 35

Decimal10331795

CSS RGBrgb(157, 166, 147)

CSS HSLhsl(88, 10%, 61%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Sherwin-Williams

Coastal Plain SW6192

ΔE 1 · #9FA694

Hallman-Lindsay

Big Fish 435

ΔE 1.7 · #99A38E

Behr

Ashwood 720D-4

ΔE 1.8 · #9EA892

Benjamin Moore

Herb 460

ΔE 2 · #98A594

Dunn-Edwards

Meadowood DEC777

ΔE 2.1 · #9DA28E

Valspar

Green Tea Leaves 5004-1C

ΔE 2.3 · #A2A695

Vista Paint

Big Fish C-434

ΔE 2.6 · #99A38C

Kilz

Summer Haven TB-75

ΔE 2.8 · #A3AB94

PPG

Wandering Willow 1031-3

ΔE 3.2 · #A6A897

Dulux

Triamble S21B4

ΔE 3.5 · #95A089

Colorhouse

Nourish .03 Nourish-03

ΔE 4.4 · #A5A392

IKEA

IKEA150 150

ΔE 4.6 · #A7A58F

Farrow & Ball

Lichen 19

ΔE 4.7 · #A1A189

RAL

Signal Grey 7004

ΔE 8.1 · #969992

Dutch Boy

Smoky Gray VS-9305

ΔE 8.8 · #95958D

Kobra

Grey 42

ΔE 17.3 · #889099

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

37/100

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

TemperatureNeutral MasstoneYellow-Green UndertoneYellow

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

Color Theory

Complementary

#9DA693

#9B92A5

Analogous

#A5A592

#9DA693

#92A592

Triadic

#9DA693

#929CA5

#A5929C

Split-Complementary

#9DA693

#9292A5

#A592A5

Tetradic

#9DA693

#92A5A5

#9B92A5

#A59292

Monochromatic

#505747

#76816A

#9DA693

#C2C8BC

#E8EAE6

Rectangle

#9DA693

#92A59B

#9B92A5

#A5929C

Compound

#9DA693

#92A592

#9B92A5

#A592A5

Variations

Lighter

#B0B7A7

#C4C8BE

#DCDFDA

Darker

#7D8A6F

#565F4C

#32382C

Saturation

#9C9F99

#9CA592

#9FD265

Interior Use

Best Rooms

living rooms, bedrooms, bathrooms

Best Uses

walls, soft furniture, hard surfaces

Pairs With

white trim, natural wood, brass, soft black accents

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

2.53:1

Fail

vs Black

8.31:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#9DA693

#A5A194

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#9DA693

#A5A596

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#9DA693

#9FA3A4

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Lichen Green 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

#B5A989

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#9DA693

Daylight 5500K

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

#A2AEAE

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.

#8266A3

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: #9DA693;

CSS — background

background-color: #9DA693;

CSS Variable

--color-lichen-green: #9DA693;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'lichen-green': '#9DA693' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#9DA693] text-[#9DA693]

SCSS

$lichen-green: #9DA693;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #9DA693?

#9DA693 is Lichen Green, a soft grey with a cool undertone.

Is #9DA693 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Lichen Green?

Lichen Green works well in living rooms, bedrooms, bathrooms. Designers typically use it for walls, soft furniture, hard surfaces.

What colors pair well with Lichen Green?

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

Where can I download Lichen Green?

You can download Lichen Green 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 Green?

The hex code is #9DA693. In RGB it's 157, 166, 147, and in HSL it's 88°, 10%, 61%.

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