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Lichen

#A99444

RGB 169, 148, 68 · HSL 48°, 43%, 46% · CMYK 0, 12, 60, 34

Lichen is #A99444 in HEX — rgb(169, 148, 68), hsl(48°, 43%, 46%), cmyk(0%, 12%, 60%, 34%).

Lichen pulls into the mid-tone end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 48°, 43%, 46%. The muted saturation makes it quiet but present, 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#A99444

RGB169, 148, 68

HSL48°, 43%, 46%

HSV48°, 60%, 66%

CMYK0, 12, 60, 34

Decimal11113540

CSS RGBrgb(169, 148, 68)

CSS HSLhsl(48, 43%, 46%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Lichen 2150-20

Exact match

Dunn-Edwards

18th Century Green DE5460

ΔE 1.6 · #A59344

Behr

Brazilian Citrine S310-5

ΔE 1.9 · #A99347

Vista Paint

Gable Green C-1346

ΔE 3.7 · #B49A4D

Colorhouse

Beeswax .06 Beeswax-06

ΔE 4.2 · #B29445

Kilz

Green Of Spring LF270-02

ΔE 4.3 · #9E903B

Dulux

Spanish Gold S16E7

ΔE 4.4 · #B0974F

PPG

Autumn Festival 1109-7

ΔE 4.4 · #A28B36

Hallman-Lindsay

Rain Boots 802

ΔE 4.9 · #A5953B

RAL

Ochre Yellow 1024

ΔE 5.4 · #AEA04B

Valspar

City Chartreuse 6008-6C

ΔE 7.2 · #B7A756

Sherwin-Williams

Escapade Gold SW6403

ΔE 8.3 · #B89B59

IKEA

IKEA157 157

ΔE 12.2 · #B7975E

Farrow & Ball

India Yellow 66

ΔE 12.7 · #CB9E59

Dutch Boy

Caterpillar Yellow D-6765

ΔE 18 · #AF7C20

Kobra

Yellow 11

ΔE 19.7 · #B97D31

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

30/100

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

#A99444

#4357A8

Analogous

#A86143

#A99444

#89A843

Triadic

#A99444

#43A894

#9443A8

Split-Complementary

#A99444

#4389A8

#6143A8

Tetradic

#A99444

#43A861

#4357A8

#A84389

Monochromatic

#3A3317

#71632D

#A99444

#C6B571

#DCD2A7

Rectangle

#A99444

#57A843

#4357A8

#9443A8

Compound

#A99444

#89A843

#4357A8

#6143A8

Variations

Lighter

#C0AD61

#CBBE8E

#DDD8C0

Darker

#887733

#5F5322

#383113

Saturation

#847E66

#A89443

#C9A821

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

3.00:1

AA Large

vs Black

7.01:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#A99444

#A59745

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#A99444

#989854

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#A99444

#AC8B92

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

#BE9C4E

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#A99444

Daylight 5500K

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

#ABA172

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECECE9

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.

#3F4E88

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: #A99444;

CSS — background

background-color: #A99444;

CSS Variable

--color-lichen: #A99444;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'lichen': '#A99444' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#A99444] text-[#A99444]

SCSS

$lichen: #A99444;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #A99444?

#A99444 is Lichen, a mid-tone yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #A99444 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 #A99444. In RGB it's 169, 148, 68, and in HSL it's 48°, 43%, 46%.

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