Benjamin Moore Lichen Stone CSP-820

What are Benjamin Moore Lichen Stone undertones?

The undertone of Lichen Stone can be accurately described as a Yellow hue, as is apparent from the color space provided. By isolating the pure hue and eliminating any tints, tones, and shades, we were able to precisely determine its undertone. This approach has proven to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.

Is Benjamin Moore Lichen Stone CSP-820 cool or warm?

warm

cool

With a hue of 53° thisBeigerefers warm paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

CSP-820 Lichen Stone HSL code: 53, 22%, 69%

• Warm colors are ideal for kitchens, living rooms or bathrooms
• Warmer hues make larger spaces feel more inviting
• Warm beige shades create a cozy and inviting atmosphere, making any room feel comfortable and welcoming, perfect for living rooms, bedrooms, and hallways.
• Warm mid-tone shades like terracotta and warm beige create a cozy and inviting atmosphere in living rooms, bedrooms, and kitchens. They can brighten up spaces without being too overwhelming. However, it's best to avoid using these shades in very sunny rooms, as they can become too intense.

How light temperature affects Lichen Stone

Natural Lighting. During the day, natural light shifts from about 2000 K at sunrise/sunset to 5500–6500 K at noon.

In addition, natural‑light temperature depends on its direction:

Artificial Lighting. When choosing bulbs, pay attention to their color‑temperature (Kelvins).
Use the slider to see how this Beige shade looks under different lighting:

4000K

Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Benjamin Moore Lichen Stone:

Monochromatic color scheme

This scheme consists of various shades, tints, and tones of a single color. While it offers a perfect combination of hues, without accent décor it may become monotonous.

Lighter shades

CSP-820
Lichen Stone

• 1507
  April Showers

  

• OC-47
  Ashwood

  

• 2143-40
  Camouflage

  

• 1516
  Moon Shadow

  

• OC-32
  Tapestry Beige

  

Darker shades

CSP-820
Lichen Stone

• 523
  Ivy Lane

  

• AF-400
  Elemental

  

• AF-410
  Lapland

  

• HC-115
  Georgian Green

  

• 1517
  Mosaic Tile

  

Complementary color scheme

This color scheme is a combination of two shades that are opposite each other on the color wheel. The high contrast between these colors creates a vibrant and dynamic visual effect. For the color Lichen Stone with a orange hue, complementary colors are those with a blue hue close to 233, such as Benjamin Moore Approaching Storm and Evening Dove.

CSP-820
Lichen Stone

• CSP-535
  Approaching Storm

  

• 2128-30
  Evening Dove

  

• HC-154
  Hale Navy

  

• AF-580
  Luxe

  

• 1435
  Blue Gaspe

  

• 1422
  Violet Sparkle

  

• 1427
  French Violet

  

LRV of Lichen Stone

Lichen Stone has an LRV of 49.87% and refers to Light Medium colors that reflect half of the incident light. Why LRV is important?

Color codes

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Format	Code
HEX	#C2BE9F
RGB Decimal	194, 190, 159
RGB Percent	76.08%, 74.51%, 62.35%
HSV	Hue: 53° Saturation: 18.04% Value: 76.08%
HSL	hsl(53, 22, 69)
CMYK	Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 2.06 Yellow: 18.04 Key: 23.92
YIQ	Y: 187.662 I: 12.345 Q: -8.801
XYZ	X: 46.919 Y: 50.8 Z: 40.125
CIE Lab	L:76.558 a:-3.796 b:16.193
CIE Luv	L:76.558 u:4.094 v:23.538
Decimal	12762783
Hunter Lab	71.274, -7.226, 16.513