Lichen
Lichen is a versatile and reflective paint color from Cloverdale Paint. Our real-world data shows it is a primary choice when homeowners need to provide a clean, timeless feel that works across various lighting conditions. Below, you'll find 8 examples of this shade in actual homes along with suggested color relationships.
Hex
#C9C5B1
LRV
55.52
Lichen's Color Strip
Lichen is the fifth shade on this 7-color strip, sitting between Greenware and Sagebrush. The strip spans from Pumpkin Seed at the lightest end to China Clay at the deepest. Color strip Artisan22 groups these shades together so you can see how each reads next to its neighbors.
Lichen in Real Rooms
Lichen has a medium-high LRV of 55.52 — present enough to register on the wall without making a room feel heavy.
1 Bathroom Photo
The psychology of Lichen in a bathroom is all about the "slow down." It's a visual cue to breathe, relax, and take your time, turning a utilitarian room into a true retreat from the frantic pace of the rest of the world.
The walls here show Lichen in bright, well-lit bathroom light.
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2 Bedroom Photos
The bedroom is where Lichen really earns its place as a sanctuary. Away from direct sunlight, the color settles into a rich, cocooning tone that actively promotes rest and psychological slowing. Pair it with crisp white bedding and warm-toned wood nightstands to keep the overall palette from feeling too heavy or closed-in.
A bedroom painted in Lichen — soft-spoken and easy to wake up to.
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This open bedroom shows Lichen in honest, natural light.
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1 Dining Room Photo
Dining rooms benefit from colors with some weight to them — lighter shades can feel too open for a space meant for intimate evening gatherings. Lichen does what good dining room color should: it makes the table feel like the center of the world.
See Lichen in a formal dining setting — composed and quietly present.
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2 Misc Photos
These photos show Lichen in spaces that don't fit neatly into a single category: transitional spaces, accent applications, and rooms where the color becomes a fine detail rather than a broad backdrop.
A foyer painted in Lichen sets the tone for everything beyond it.
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Natural light reveals Lichen's true character in this bright sun room.
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1 Kitchen Photo
In a modern kitchen, Lichen provides the necessary "organic" touch to offset stainless steel appliances and glass backsplashes. It prevents the kitchen from feeling like a laboratory, injecting a much-needed sense of domestic warmth and culinary inspiration.
This kitchen scene shows how Lichen holds up under practical light.
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1 Living Room Photo
When applied to living room walls, Lichen creates a sense of "visual quiet." It eliminates the erratic shadows found in busier spaces, instead providing a steady, rhythmic tone that ties together disparate furniture styles. It's the common thread that makes a room full of heirlooms and modern pieces feel like a cohesive collection.
See how Lichen holds up in a real living room setting.
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