Bleached Lichen 1
We've categorized Bleached Lichen 1 as a versatile paint color because of its unique LRV profile. We have documented it across our network because it can add character and warmth to any space so effectively. Explore our collection of 6 room photos to see how it looks alongside coordinating accent choices.
Hex
#A99D8D
LRV
36.00
Bleached Lichen 1 in Real Rooms
Bleached Lichen 1 has a medium-high LRV of 36 — present enough to register on the wall without making a room feel heavy. It's neutral in temperature, making it adaptable across different lighting conditions and room orientations.
3 House Photos
Exterior paint earns its keep over years, not months — it needs to handle bleaching summers, wet winters, and the slow shifts of a neighborhood's context. Bleached Lichen 1 has the depth and pigment quality to age gracefully through all of it.
Dulux 30YY 36/094 house exterior color
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Dulux Bleached Lichen 1 house exterior color
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Dulux Bleached Lichen 1 house exterior
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1 Front Door Photo
Front door color is the one exterior choice that gets examined up close. Bleached Lichen 1 rewards that scrutiny — it has the kind of depth that looks richer the closer you get, rather than flatter. Pair with polished or unlacquered brass hardware for the best result.
Dulux Bleached Lichen 1 front door
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2 Misc Photos
See how Bleached Lichen 1 is used in narrow hallways to create a "gallery" feel. The color provides a steady, rhythmic background that allows a series of framed photos or art pieces to feel like a cohesive, professional installation.
Dulux Bleached Lichen 1 wall paint review
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Dulux Bleached Lichen 1 wall paint color
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Similar Colors
Warm Truffle reads slightly lighter (LRV 46 vs 36), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
Narrow Lane reads slightly lighter (LRV 41 vs 36), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
Cygnet Feather reads slightly lighter (LRV 45 vs 36), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
Pale Taupe reflects far more light (LRV 63 vs 36), opening up a space where Bleached Lichen 1 encloses it.
Complementary Colors
A 9-point LRV gap (36 vs 27) makes Bleached Lichen 1 the marginally brighter of the two.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 36 vs 35), so neither reads brighter in a room.