YELLOWS
Lichen Stone
#C2BE9F
Sitting at HSL 53°, 22%, 69%, Lichen Stone reads soft and warm. Its low saturation gives it a quiet, atmospheric quality; it reads warm — closer to sunlight than shadow. Best used for main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces in kitchens, breakfast nooks, sunrooms, hallways. Designers pair it with white walls, light oak, sage greens, brushed brass for grounded, cohesive interiors.
Color Codes
Paint Matches
Benjamin Moore
Lichen Stone CSP-820
Color Theory
Complementary
Analogous
Triadic
Split-Complementary
Tetradic
Variations
Lighter
Darker
Saturation
Interior Use
Best Rooms
kitchens, breakfast nooks, sunrooms, hallways
Best Uses
main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces
Pairs With
white walls, light oak, sage greens, brushed brass
Accessibility (WCAG)
Deuteranopia
Protanopia
Tritanopia
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BUILD PALETTE WITH THIS COLOR →Frequently Asked Questions
What color is #C2BE9F?
#C2BE9F is Lichen Stone, a light yellow with a warm undertone.
Is #C2BE9F warm or cool?
Lichen Stone reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.
What rooms work best with Lichen Stone?
Lichen Stone works well in kitchens, breakfast nooks, sunrooms, hallways. Designers typically use it for main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces.
What colors pair well with Lichen Stone?
Lichen Stone pairs naturally with white walls, light oak, sage greens, brushed brass. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.
Where can I download Lichen Stone?
You can download Lichen Stone 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 RGB value of #C2BE9F?
#C2BE9F converts to RGB 194, 190, 159.