Lichen

Overview

Lichen, a light cool green with a gloss finish, is identified by HEX #C9D8B6. It excels in kitchens, bathrooms, bedrooms, and garden-facing rooms, providing a fresh, grounded feel without being overpowering. The colour can shift with lighting and surrounding materials, so testing it with trims, flooring, cabinetry, and fabrics is advisable before committing to a full room. Begin with a restrained palette and consider a stronger accent only if the sample seems flat. The gloss finish enhances its vibrancy, making surface preparation key.

Where Lichen works best

Lichen is most effective in kitchens, bathrooms, bedrooms, and garden-facing rooms. On larger walls, it benefits from contrasting trims, hardware, and furniture. If uncertain, start with a single wall, joinery face, or vanity, and observe it under different lighting conditions throughout the day before expanding its use.

Pairing and contrast advice

Dark details like black or charcoal contrast well with Lichen, given its 13.98:1 ratio against black and 1.50:1 against white. It pairs nicely with warm whites, timber, travertine, linen, and muted brass. Without linked style profiles, keep the initial palette simple and let materials add visual interest.

Finish notes

The gloss finish of Lichen enhances its vividness, as reflected light highlights edges and surface variations. This finish suits trims, doors, and feature joinery but requires high-quality preparation. Large wall areas may seem busy unless the surrounding palette is kept simple.

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