Farrow and Ball Lichen 19
| Official page: | Lichen 19 |
| Code: | 19 |
| Name: | Lichen |
| Brand: | Farrow and Ball |
What color is Farrow and Ball Lichen?
Elevate your space with the serene charm of Farrow and Ball 19 Lichen. This soft, muted green-grey hue brings a sophisticated touch to any room. Pair 19 Lichen with accents in Farrow and Ball 03 Old White for a classic, timeless look, or with Farrow and Ball 16 Hay for a fresh, nature-inspired feel. Embrace the versatility of this color by combining it with Farrow and Ball 26 Down Pipe for a modern, elegant contrast. Whether used on walls, furniture, or trim, Farrow and Ball 19 Lichen effortlessly complements a range of color palettes, adding depth and tranquility to your interiors.
Lichen for bedroom
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Lichen for living room
Check out this stunning Mid-tone color used in real living rooms. Explore how this Green shade can create a unique space
Farrow and Ball 19 for bathroom
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Farrow and Ball 19 on kitchen cabinets
Want a stylish kitchen? View real-life photo examples of this fascinating warm hue is paired with backsplashes, countertops, and hardware.
Lichen for exterior
Looking for a fresh new look for your house exterior or starting from skretch? We’ve collected pictures of real-life homes that have been painted with this warm hue. Find inspiration for your house’s exterior, front doors, gates, shutters, frames or windows.
Farrow and Ball Lichen reviews
View the photos of real spaces painted with this that were not included in specific categories.Close-ups, painted furniture, storages and dressers, hallways, stairs and ceilings.
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What are Farrow and Ball Lichen undertones?
The undertone of Lichen 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to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.
HEX value
HEX value:
#A1A189
RGB code:
161, 161, 137
Is Farrow and Ball Lichen 19 cool or warm?
With a hue of 60° thisGreenrefers warm paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.
19 Lichen HSL code: 60, 11%, 58%
Hue - degree on a color wheel from 0 to 360. 0 is red, 120 is green, and 240 is blue.
Saturation is expressed as a percentage. At 0%, it appears as a shade of grey, and at 100%, it is in full color..
Lightness is also a percentage value. 0% is black, and 100% is white.
- Warm colors are ideal for kitchens, living rooms or bathrooms
- Warmer hues make larger spaces feel more inviting
- Warm green shades evoke a sense of nature and comfort, creating a welcoming and soothing environment ideal for living rooms, kitchens, and bedrooms.
- 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.
Act like a pro: Mixing warm and cool shades is a must have to get harmonius interior. Add accents that contrast with the primary color to create visual balance. If your walls are a warm color, don’t forget to add accent in cold colors (furniture, art, décor). A good practice is too use a complementary color scheme.
How light temperature affects Lichen
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:
| Direction of sunlight | Visible temp. | Hue | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| North | Cool | Bluish | All day |
| East | Warm | Yellow | Before noon |
| West | Warm | Orange‑red | After noon |
| South | Warm | Orange‑yellow | All day |
Artificial Lighting. When choosing bulbs, pay attention to their color‑temperature (Kelvins).
Use the slider to see how this Green shade looks under different lighting:


4000K
Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Farrow and Ball Lichen:
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
Darker shades
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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 with a orange hue, complementary colors are those with a blue hue close to 240, such as Farrow and Ball Pitch Blue.
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LRV of Lichen
Lichen has an LRV of 34.47% and refers to Medium colors that reflect a lot of light. Why LRV is important?
Light Reflectance Value measures the amount of visible and usable light that reflects from a painted surface.
Simply put, the higher the LRV of a paint color, the brighter the room you will get.
The scale goes from 0% (absolute black, absorbing all light) to 100% (pure white, reflecting all light).
Act like a pro: When choosing paint with an LRV of 34.47%, pay attention to your bulbs' brightness. Light brightness is measured in lumens. The lower the paint's LRV, the higher lumen level you need. Every square foot of room needs at least 40 lumens. That means for a 200 ft2 living room you’ll need about 8000 lumens of light – e.g., eight 1000 lm bulbs.
Color codes
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| Format | Code | |
|---|---|---|
| HEX | #a1a189 | |
| RGB Decimal | 161, 161, 137 | |
| RGB Percent | 63.14%, 63.14%, 53.73% | |
| HSV | Hue: 60° Saturation: 14.91% Value: 63.14% | |
| HSL | hsl(60, 11, 58) | |
| CMYK | Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 0.0 Yellow: 14.91 Key: 36.86 | |
| YIQ | Y: 158.264 I: 7.712 Q: -7.469 | |
| XYZ | X: 31.957 Y: 34.873 Z: 28.708 | |
| CIE Lab | L:65.65 a:-4.258 b:12.53 | |
| CIE Luv | L:65.65 u:1.303 v:18.065 | |
| Decimal | 10592649 | |
| Hunter Lab | 59.054, -6.747, 12.515 |
Color equivalents
10GY 39/136
English Mist 3
Dulux
Muted Sage
Dulux
8252
Green Harmony
Jotun

V449
Jade
Tikkurila

90YY 35/169
Celtic Forest 2
Dulux
8493
Green Tea
Jotun

79
Normandy Grey
Little Greene

157
Portland Stone - Dark
Little Greene

8302
Laurel
Jotun

7628
Treasure
Jotun

25
Pigeon
Farrow and Ball

Mallorcan Wild
Dulux
70YY 43/113
Overtly Olive
Dulux

10GY 30/104
Green Glade
Dulux

7685
Subtle Green
Jotun

295
Boringdon Green
Little Greene

M495
Arctic Willow
Tikkurila






































