How popular is Lichen?
Searches per month · UKAbout 4,420 searches a month in the UKAbout the same on the previous 12 months.
- #28 most-searched paint color in the UK
- #18 most-searched Farrow & Ball color
- #3 most-searched green in the UK
Google search volume for “Farrow & Ball Lichen” and its code, averaged over the 12 months to September 2026; pulled 2026-10-15. An estimate, not a census. How we measure
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About Lichen
Lichen is a calming, medium-light green with warm yellow undertones. This warm shade has an LRV of 34 and absorbs a moderate amount of light, making it versatile for a variety of spaces.
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The nearest Farrow & Ball colors with the same hue and saturation as Lichen, a visible step lighter or darker.
Color Specifications
- Name
- Lichen
- Brand
- Farrow & Ball
- Code
- No. 19
- Hex
- #9E9F87
- RGB
- 158, 159, 135
- HSL
- 62, 11%, 58%
- CMYK
- 1, 0, 15, 38Approximate — screen to print
- Lab
- 64.8, -4.6, 12.4
- CSS
- --farrow-ball-lichen
- LRV
- 34 (Medium Light)
- Undertone
- Warm Yellow
- Temperature
- warm
- Family
- green
- Interior
- Yes
- Exterior
- Yes
- Finishes
- modern emulsionestate emulsionfull glossestate eggshellmodern eggshell
Similar Colors & Cross-Brand Matches
Ranked by Delta E 2000. Under 1.0 looks the same on the wall.